La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If whitewater paddling is your thing and you're in La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota you may have to drive some distance to get to some decent whitewater. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Black River, Wisconsin, Hatfield Dam to Power Plant, 46 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3.2 miles long. Dickey Creek, Wisconsin, to Bottom Road, 44 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Eau Claire River, Wisconsin, Channey Rd, 49 miles away, class I-II, 7.9 miles long. Eau Claire River, Wisconsin, Little Falls to Big Falls, 49 miles away, class II-III+, 1.4 miles long. Halls Creek, Wisconsin, Trow Lake Dam to Black River, 43 miles away, class I-II, 9.7 miles long. Morrison Creek, Wisconsin, South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing, 46 miles away, class I-II, 5.3 miles long. Robinson Creek, Wisconsin, Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road, 35 miles away, class I-II(III), 4.9 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Black River, Wisconsin, Highway 73 to Greenwood Park, 67 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.3 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, Greenwood Park, 63 miles away, class I-II, 10.5 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, to Neillsville, 59 miles away, class I-II, 7.6 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, Neillsville to Lake Arbutus, 55 miles away, class I-III, 12.5 miles long. Black River - East Fork, Wisconsin, City Point to Black River Forest Campground, 56 miles away, class II, 23.8 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Jim Falls, 61 miles away, class II-III, 0.5 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 53 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. Duncan Creek, Wisconsin, Glen Loch Dam to Chippewa River, 57 miles away, class -blank-, 1.5 miles long. Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 74 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 70 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. Yellow River, Wisconsin, Gilman to Mattes Bridge, 71 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 99 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Belille Falls, 93 miles away, class I-II, 9.4 miles long. Flambeau River, Wisconsin, Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing, 92 miles away, class II, 5.3 miles long. Flambeau River - North Fork, Wisconsin, Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing, 97 miles away, class I-II, 13.5 miles long. Flambeau River - South Fork, Wisconsin, to Skinner Creek Landing, 98 miles away, class II(III), 10.4 miles long. Jump River - South Fork, Wisconsin, Little Falls to Big Falls, 89 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2.7 miles long. Yellow River, Wisconsin, Little Bull Falls, 84 miles away, class II-III, 6.4 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 2 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 74 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 80 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 94 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Devils Head, Wisconsin, 111 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 113 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 124 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 103 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 121 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin, 126 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin, 142 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 109 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 120 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 125 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 105 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 148 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 130 miles, vertical drop 262 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Effigy Mounds National Monument, 31 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 146 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 131 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 139 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 131 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 123 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Wisconsin-Minnesota Rivers