Missouri whitewater - Hinkson Creek, Boone County Boone county, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.75 miles   Let's get some data on Cedar Creek.  I just canoed it on 10/10/09,  and it was a hell of a fun ride. Says There is a gage at Providence Rd, you can check water levels at this link: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv/?site_no=06910230&agency_cd=USGS My unladen solo canoe can scoot by at 30cfs, any less than that and I'm dragging.  Says Scott H As of 6/18/2008, there is nowhere near enough water in the stream at the put-in (or much of the rest of the stream) for any kind of paddle-craft. Says MRK This is a fun, after work run when     the water is moving. There are no defined rapids, although there are several modest playspots: 1)S-Turn, near the back of the Walmart site, and 2) The Ultimate Surfing Wave which is downstream from the Old 63 bridge. Hazards include two low water crossings in the Stephens Golf Course. Portage is highly recommended at high water as the crossings act as low head dams. Water quality in the Spring can be an issue and several boaters in years past have contracted leptosporosis (aka lepto) from involuntarily ingesting the water. Mostly the Hink' is a fun float on moving water with enough wave action and eddys to keep things interesting. Suitable for canoes and kayaks. Says John The Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field stretch of Hinkson Creek in Boone County is 10.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater   to be a class I-II section. If you're coming from Columbia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Missouri is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Hinkson Creek are pretty good. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 80's to Hinkson Creek. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's with temperatures at Hinkson Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Hinkson Creek gets a common amount of yearly rain; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is January. Hinkson Creek, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 10.75 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.00149 Longitude: -92.2522 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9276 Longitude: -92.33921 Paddler input for Hinkson Creek, Missouri: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hinkson Creek, Missouri Local climate location: NEW FRANKLIN 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Columbia, Columbia Comfort Inn is conveniently located near the major attractions and restaurants of Columbia, Missouri. The University of Missouri is nearby. Our hotel offers a convenient elevator, an indoor pool, hot... La Quinta Inn Columbia, Columbia Now offering Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access! The La Quinta Inn Columbia is a great location for the variety of sports and other activities that take place at the University of Missouri. We ... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hinkson Creek.   Hotels Near Hinkson Creek: Comfort Inn Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away La Quinta Inn Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away Ramada Columbia MO, Columbia , 0 miles away Residence Inn Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away Best Western Columbia Inn, Columbia , 0 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hinkson Creek: Pine Grove Village MHP, Columbia, 1 miles away Cottonwoods RV Park, Columbia, 2 miles away Cooper's Landing Campground, Columbia, 10 miles away   Trails Near Hinkson Creek: Cedar Creek Hiking Trail, Boone County , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hinkson Creek: University of Missouri-Columbia Gustin Golf Course, Columbia , 3 miles away Lake of the Woods Golf Course, Columbia , 4 miles away L A Nickell Golf Course, Columbia , 4 miles away