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 average Iowa whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Des Moines, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Iowa and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There are no other stretches to paddle along Raccoon River than the Walnut Woods SP Ledges stretch. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have     a lot of people coming here. This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: If you're popping by Raccoon River from Des Moines, you won't be the only one. For the duration of the summer months highs here at Raccoon River reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Raccoon River are in the 0's. The yearly rainfall here at Raccoon River is about average; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is January.   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 INTERNE... Courtyard Des Moines West, West Des Moines 3 miles away Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the NEW Courtyard by Marriott? hotel in West Des Moines, IA makes all of your travels successful by providing exactly what you need: spacious, thoughtful gu...   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 Courtyard Des Moines West, West Des Moines , 3 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   Camp Grounds Near Raccoon River: Timberline Best Holiday Trav-l, Waukee, 5 miles away Wildwood Hills Ranch & Cnfrnc, St Charles, 15 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