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   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 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 The wonderful Boone County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Missouri are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. If you're coming from Columbia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.   A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field section is the only paddling section along Hinkson Creek. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Hinkson Creek is a good spot of normal rainfall; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. During the summertime months at Hinkson Creek highs are usually in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Hinkson Creek. 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 And Suites Columbia, Columbia 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 are close to events at the bustling fairgrounds, and min... Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Missouri, Columbia 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 Missouri Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Missouri. Books about whitewater paddling on Hinkson Creek, Missouri List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hinkson Creek, Missouri. Find a whitewater outfitter in Missouri Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Columbia, Missouri Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Columbia, Missouri, the metro area neareast to Hinkson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hinkson Creek.   Ski Areas Near Hinkson Creek: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 116 miles away, 250 vertical feet Fun Valley, Iowa , 141 miles away, 240 vertical feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois , 170 miles away, 262 vertical feet Snow Creek, Missouri , 187 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Hinkson Creek: Comfort Inn Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away La Quinta Inn And Suites Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Missouri, Columbia , 0 miles away Columbia Super 8 Motel, Columbia , 0 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia, Columbia , 0 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hinkson Creek: Pine Grove Village MHP, Columbia, 1 miles away Cottonwoods RV Park, Columbia, 2 miles away Crooked Creek Campground, Callaway County, 20 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   Lakes Near Hinkson Creek