Kansas whitewater - Kansas River, Johnson County Johnson county, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     0.1 miles   The nature scenery of Kansas and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Playspot Below I-435 Bridge section of Kansas River is 0.1 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Kansas River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches,     the Playspot Below I-435 Bridge stretch is the only one. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Kansas River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the summertime months highs here at Kansas River reach the 90's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows at Kansas River during the winter frequently dip into the 10's.   Kansas River, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 0.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.04 Longitude: -94.80001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.046 Longitude: -94.7902 Paddler input for Kansas River, Kansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kansas River, Kansas Local climate location: LEAVENWORTH 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtyard Kansas City Shawnee, Shawnee 2 miles away Courtyard Kansas City Shawnee invites you to a quiet suburban setting near everything Kansas City has to offer. Staying with us puts you close to premier shopping, entertainment, venues and attraction... Hampton Inn Kansas City/Shawnee Mission, Shawnee 3 miles away Shawnee is a historic city that is easily located along I-435 and Midland Dr. As you enter the Hampton Inn Kansas City/Shawnee Mission hotel you are greeted by a friendly staff that is dedicated to d... Holiday Inn Express VILLAGE WEST, Kansas City 3 miles away Conveniently located at the Kansas Speedway on the vibrant western edge of the Kansas City metro area the Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Hotel at Village West is right next door to the Nebraska Furni...   All Kansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Kansas River, Kansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kansas River, Kansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas, the metro area neareast to Kansas River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kansas River.   Whitewater Near Kansas River: Blue River, Jackson County , 17 miles away, Class I(II) - 3 miles long (Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road)   Ski Areas Near Kansas River: Snow Creek, Missouri , 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kansas River: Courtyard Kansas City Shawnee, Shawnee , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Kansas City/Shawnee Mission, Shawnee , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express VILLAGE WEST, Kansas City , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Kansas City, Kansas City , 4 miles away Chateau Avalon, Kansas City , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kansas River: Walnut Grove RV Park, Mission, 6 miles away Cottonwood Camping, Bonner Springs, 7 miles away Woodland Acres, Kansas City, 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kansas River: Tomahawk Hills Public Golf Course, Shawnee Mission , 2 miles away Falcon Valley Golf Course, Lenexa , 5 miles away Falcon Ridge Golf Course, Lenexa , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Kansas River