Iowa whitewater - Raccoon River, Polk County Polk county, Walnut Woods SP Ledges section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     0.1 miles   The Walnut Woods SP Ledges section of Raccoon River in Polk County is 0.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Des Moines, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Iowa are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good     workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Polk County and the water flowing gracefully down Raccoon River beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Raccoon River than the Walnut Woods SP Ledges stretch. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Raccoon River is about average; June is when you get the most rain here, and January is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Raccoon River frequently tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are regularly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Raccoon River. Here at Raccoon River there are plenty of people from Des Moines.   Raccoon River, Walnut Woods SP Ledges road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 0.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.53659 Longitude: -93.7594 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.53659 Longitude: -93.76001 Paddler input for Raccoon River, Iowa: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Raccoon River, Iowa Local climate location: PERRY 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Valley West Inn, West Des Moines Valley West Inn offers all the amenities of a full service hotel but our rates are comparable to limited service properties. After a friendly welcome when you register, you*ll receive a follow-up phon... DRURY INN & SUITES WEST DES MOINES, West Des Moines 2 miles away Guests can wake up to a fresh cup of coffee and great selection of breakfast items with free HOT! QUIKSTART Breakfast! Stay connected with free long distance calls, free wireless high-speed Internet ... Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines West, West Des Moines 3 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott is the extended-stay hotel that helps you feel connected while away from home and maintain a balance of work and life. Our homelike surroundings invite you to relax, and our ...   All Iowa Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Iowa. Books about whitewater paddling on Raccoon River, Iowa List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Raccoon River, Iowa. Find a whitewater outfitter in Iowa Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Des Moines, Iowa Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Des Moines, Iowa, the metro area neareast to Raccoon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Raccoon River.   Ski Areas Near Raccoon River: Seven Oaks, Iowa , 29 miles away, 275 vertical feet Fun Valley, Iowa , 82 miles away, 240 vertical feet Riverside Hills, Iowa , 121 miles away, 190 vertical feet Mount Kato, Minnesota , 136 miles away, 240 vertical feet Snow Creek, Missouri , 136 miles away, 300 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 168 miles away, 309 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 172 miles away, 350 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 173 miles away, 175 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 184 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Raccoon River: Valley West Inn, West Des Moines , 1 miles away DRURY INN & SUITES WEST DES MOINES, West Des Moines , 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines West, West Des Moines , 3 miles away Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, West Des Moines , 3 miles away Heartland Inn Des Moines West, Des Moines , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Raccoon River: Timberline Best Holiday Trav-l, Waukee, 5 miles away Cutty's Resorts, Grimes, 6 miles away Iowa State Fair Campgrounds, Polk County, 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Raccoon River: Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines , 1 miles away Ponderosa Public Golf Course, West Des Moines , 2 miles away Des Moines Golf & Country Club, West Des Moines , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Raccoon River