Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky 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. 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 Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 70 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 67 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 71 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 89 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 97 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Big Creek, Missouri, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park, 116 miles away, class I-II, 19.2 miles long. Black River, Missouri, Clearwater Dam to Highway W, 109 miles away, class I, 37.5 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 120 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 118 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 113 miles away, class IV+, 1 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 108 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Lower Rock Creek, Missouri, Barren Hollow to Highway E, 114 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Marble Creek, Missouri, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427, 114 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 113 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 110 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 115 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 115 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 113 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67, 106 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 119 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 113 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 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 Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky: Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Hidden Valley, Missouri, 156 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 214 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Villa Olivia, Illinois, 292 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 285 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 281 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 387 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 325 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 376 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 386 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 331 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 360 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 339 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 351 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 326 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 317 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 316 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 351 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 334 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 357 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 367 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 392 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 398 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 385 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 318 miles, vertical drop 475 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 Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Natchez Trace Parkway, 125 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 135 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Union City, Tennessee-Kentucky Buffalo National River, 278 miles Hot Springs National Park, 294 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 278 miles Little River Canyon National Preserve, 259 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 206 miles Poverty Point National Monument, 278 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 247 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 Tennessee-Kentucky Rivers