Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Quincy, Illinois-Missouri and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Quincy, Illinois-Missouri: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 7 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 5 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 13 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 20 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 98 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 86 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 104 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Meramec River, Missouri, Maramec Spring to Meramec Caverns, 106 miles away, class I, 67 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 106 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 149 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Black River - East Fork, Missouri, Johnson's Shut Ins, 141 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 142 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Carver Creek, Missouri, Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA, 144 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 148 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 142 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 144 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 146 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 148 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 140 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 144 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Taum Sauk Creek, Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek, 141 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 148 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 miles long. Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 150 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 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 Quincy, Illinois-Missouri: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 83 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 95 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 134 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 140 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 187 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 190 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Seven Oaks, Iowa, 204 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 247 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 240 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 205 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 219 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 216 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 234 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 244 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 242 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 244 miles, vertical drop 100 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 Quincy, Illinois-Missouri: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Effigy Mounds National Monument, 161 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 168 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Quincy, Illinois-Missouri Buffalo National River, 243 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 273 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 202 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 245 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 270 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 202 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 276 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 Illinois-Missouri Rivers