Winona, Minnesota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Winona, Minnesota and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. 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. 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 Winona, Minnesota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Winona, Minnesota Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 44 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 42 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Winona, Minnesota Black River, Wisconsin, Hatfield Dam to Power Plant, 75 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3.2 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Jim Falls, 62 miles away, class II-III, 0.5 miles long. Dickey Creek, Wisconsin, to Bottom Road, 73 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Duncan Creek, Wisconsin, Glen Loch Dam to Chippewa River, 53 miles away, class -blank-, 1.5 miles long. Eau Claire River, Wisconsin, Channey Rd, 64 miles away, class I-II, 7.9 miles long. Eau Claire River, Wisconsin, Little Falls to Big Falls, 52 miles away, class II-III+, 1.4 miles long. Halls Creek, Wisconsin, Trow Lake Dam to Black River, 71 miles away, class I-II, 9.7 miles long. Robinson Creek, Wisconsin, Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road, 67 miles away, class I-II(III), 4.9 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Winona, Minnesota Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 88 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 81 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 76 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 81 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, Highway 73 to Greenwood Park, 91 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.3 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, Greenwood Park, 88 miles away, class I-II, 10.5 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, to Neillsville, 86 miles away, class I-II, 7.6 miles long. Black River, Wisconsin, Neillsville to Lake Arbutus, 83 miles away, class I-III, 12.5 miles long. Black River - East Fork, Wisconsin, City Point to Black River Forest Campground, 87 miles away, class II, 23.8 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Belille Falls, 94 miles away, class I-II, 9.4 miles long. Morrison Creek, Wisconsin, South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing, 75 miles away, class I-II, 5.3 miles long. Namekagon River, Wisconsin, Hayward River Campground to Springbrook Landing, 95 miles away, class I-II, 15.4 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 89 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Yellow River, Wisconsin, Gilman to Mattes Bridge, 84 miles away, class I-II, 8 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 Winona, Minnesota: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Winona, Minnesota Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 40 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Winona, Minnesota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 87 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 78 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 81 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 90 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 66 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Winona, Minnesota Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 105 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 150 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 141 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 145 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 109 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 116 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 133 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 128 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 Winona, Minnesota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Winona, Minnesota Effigy Mounds National Monument, 61 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 89 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Winona, Minnesota Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 148 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 170 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 100 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 170 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 Rivers