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   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 If you're coming from Columbia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Hinkson Creek is 10.75 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout   and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field section is the only paddling section along Hinkson Creek. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Hinkson Creek is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through May; the driest month of the year is January. Throughout the warm days of summer at Hinkson Creek highs are generally in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows at Hinkson Creek throughout the wintertime commonly descend into the 10's. 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 Now offering Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access! 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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.   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 Ramada Columbia MO, Columbia , 0 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Missouri, 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 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