Peru, Indiana Micropolitan Area

Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

Peru, Indiana doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip.

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Whitewater paddling spots near Peru, Indiana:

Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Peru, Indiana

Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 9 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long.

Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Peru, Indiana

Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 49 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long.

East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 49 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long.

Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 40 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long.

Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Peru, Indiana

Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 74 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long.

Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 50 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long.

Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 57 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long.

Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 51 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long.

Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Peru, Indiana

Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 87 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long.

Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 85 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long.

Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Indiana, from road 60, 91 miles away, class I-II(III), 3.6 miles long.

Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge, 85 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.3 miles long.

Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Middle Fork, 85 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.5 miles long.

Flatrock River, Indiana, Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek, 78 miles away, class I(III), 6.8 miles long.

Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 79 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long.

McCormick's Creek, Indiana, Bridle Trail to White River, 90 miles away, class II-III(V), 1.5 miles long.

Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 87 miles away, class V, 1 miles long.

Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 88 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long.

Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 91 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long.

Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Peru, Indiana

Gulletts Creek, Indiana, Highway 37 to Old Highway 37, 103 miles away, class I-II(III), 2 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 Peru, Indiana:

Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Peru, Indiana

Timber Ridge, Michigan, 83 miles, vertical drop 240 feet

Bittersweet, Michigan, 91 miles, vertical drop 350 feet

Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Peru, Indiana

Perfect North, Indiana, 119 miles, vertical drop 400 feet

Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 122 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Cannonsburg, Michigan, 127 miles, vertical drop 250 feet

Four Lakes, Illinois, 147 miles, vertical drop 100 feet

Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Peru, Indiana

Mad River, Ohio, 162 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Mount Brighton, Michigan, 184 miles, vertical drop 230 feet

Mount Holly, Michigan, 200 miles, vertical drop 350 feet

Apple Mountain, Michigan, 193 miles, vertical drop 220 feet

Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 179 miles, vertical drop 485 feet

Crystal Mountain, Michigan, 184 miles, vertical drop 375 feet

Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 199 miles, vertical drop 200 feet

Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 191 miles, vertical drop 388 feet

Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 187 miles, vertical drop 211 feet

Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 172 miles, vertical drop 260 feet

Villa Olivia, Illinois, 156 miles, vertical drop 180 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 Peru, Indiana:

National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Peru, Indiana

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 79 miles

National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Peru, Indiana

Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 140 miles

Mammoth Cave National Park, 191 miles

National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Peru, Indiana

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 260 miles

Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 259 miles

North Country National Scenic Trail, 259 miles

Obed Wild & Scenic River, 282 miles

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 272 miles

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 200 miles

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer.


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