Liberal, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Liberal, Kansas is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. 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 Liberal, Kansas: Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Liberal, Kansas Purgatoire River, Colorado, US 350 to Highway 109, 210 miles away, class I-V, 104 miles long. Jimmy Creek, Oklahoma, Close to Meers Cafe to Lake Lawtonka, 206 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Brazos River - Double Mountain Fork - North Fork, Texas, Slaton to SH 207, 217 miles away, class II, 22 miles long. Brazos River - Double Mountain Fork, Texas, Clairemont to Old Glory, 235 miles away, class II-III, 64 miles long. Brazos River - Salt Fork, Texas, Jayton to Old Glory, 227 miles away, class II-III, 65 miles long. White River, Texas, Crosbyton to White River Res, 203 miles away, class II, 18 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Liberal, Kansas Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 296 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 284 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 264 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 miles long. Brazos River - Clear Fork, Texas, US 180 to Lueders, 265 miles away, class I(IV), 5 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 Liberal, Kansas: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Liberal, Kansas Breckenridge, Colorado, 380 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 383 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet Keystone, Colorado, 383 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet Copper Mountain, Colorado, 386 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet Loveland, Colorado, 362 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet SolVista, Colorado, 381 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ski Copper, Colorado, 393 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Eldora, Colorado, 355 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Winter Park, Colorado, 373 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet Monarch, Colorado, 364 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 380 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Red River, New Mexico, 328 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 338 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 309 miles, vertical drop 2077 feet Ski Apache, New Mexico, 395 miles, vertical drop 1900 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 Liberal, Kansas: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Liberal, Kansas Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, 96 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Liberal, Kansas National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Liberal, Kansas Capulin Volcano National Monument, 217 miles Fort Union National Monument, 293 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 294 miles National Parks 300 to 400 miles from Liberal, Kansas Badlands National Park, 340 miles Bandelier National Monument, 380 miles Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 360 miles Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 306 miles Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 319 miles Great Sand Dunes National Monument, 336 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 330 miles Jewel Cave National Monument, 383 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 378 miles Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 382 miles Rocky Mountain National Park, 365 miles Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 362 miles Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 400 miles Scotts Bluff National Monument, 313 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 306 miles Wind Cave National Park, 366 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 Kansas Rivers