Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If whitewater paddling is your thing and you're in Norfolk, Nebraska 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. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Norfolk, Nebraska: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 91 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 230 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 225 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 217 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 231 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 231 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 250 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 201 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 232 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 257 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 258 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 261 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 276 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 287 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 286 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 284 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 266 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 280 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 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 Norfolk, Nebraska: Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 220 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 251 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 273 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 264 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 373 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 347 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 372 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 358 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 319 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 315 miles, vertical drop 175 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 Norfolk, Nebraska: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 40 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 111 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 118 miles Pipestone National Monument, 125 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Norfolk, Nebraska Niobrara National Scenic River, 215 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 213 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 Nebraska Rivers