Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 45 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 48 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 32 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 41 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 46 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 61 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 54 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 69 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 71 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 52 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 58 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 55 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 96 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 75 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77, 75 miles away, class I-II, 10.2 miles long. Midway River, Minnesota, Highway 61 to Thomson Reservoir, 99 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. St. Louis River, Minnesota, Highway 61 to Thomson Reservoir, 98 miles away, class II-III, 3.4 miles long. St. Louis River, Minnesota, CR210 to Oldenburg Point, 99 miles away, class II-V, 3.25 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 91 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. Upper Tamarack River, Wisconsin, Radigan dam to Markville, 87 miles away, class I-II(III), 13.3 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 47 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 31 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 45 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 46 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 14 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 13 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 74 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 67 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 139 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota, 134 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 108 miles, vertical drop 700 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 13 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 47 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 188 miles Effigy Mounds National Monument, 172 miles Voyageurs National Park, 163 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 Minnesota-Wisconsin Rivers