Best paddling near Alamosa

27 paddle runs · 0 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Alamosa, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 27 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Rio Grande River Segment A
#1 Rio Grande River Segment A
5.1 mi away
The Rio Grande River Segment A, located in Colorado, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300 and 1,000…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Rio Grande River Segment B
#2 Rio Grande River Segment B
17.7 mi away
The Rio Grande River Segment B is a popular destination for whitewater rafting in the state of Colorado. It is located in the San Juan Mountains and offers a challenging and…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Headwaters At Indian Spring To Ends Where The Creek Is Diverted Into Irrigation Ditches
#3 Headwaters At Indian Spring To Ends Where The Creek Is Diverted Into Irrigation Ditches
22.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Colorado offers an exciting adventure for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200-400 cfs. The segment mileage for…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek
#4 Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek
27.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300-800 cubic feet per second (cfs)…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Mountain Front To Western Park Boundary
#5 Mountain Front To Western Park Boundary
28.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Mountain Front to Western Park Boundary in Colorado is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Rio Grande River Segment C
#6 Rio Grande River Segment C
29.1 mi away
The Rio Grande River Segment C is an ideal destination for whitewater enthusiasts in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 150 and 800 cfs, with the…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Eastern Boundary Of Park To Western Park Boundary
#7 Eastern Boundary Of Park To Western Park Boundary
29.7 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Colorado spans from the Eastern Boundary of the Park to the Western Park Boundary and offers a thrilling experience for whitewater enthusiasts. The…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Headwaters To Confluence With Sand Creek
#8 Headwaters To Confluence With Sand Creek
31.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Colorado is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500-2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs)…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Headwaters At Medano Lake To Ends On The Sand Sheet Past The Southern End Of The Dunes
#9 Headwaters At Medano Lake To Ends On The Sand Sheet Past The Southern End Of The Dunes
32.1 mi away
The Whitewater River Run at the Headwaters at Medano Lake to the ends on the Sand Sheet past the southern end of the Dunes is a popular destination in Colorado. The ideal…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Headwaters To The Mountain Front
#10 Headwaters To The Mountain Front
35.6 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from the headwaters to the mountain front in Colorado offers thrilling rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Lake Fork--Confluence With South Fork To 1 Mile Below Town Of Platoro
#11 Lake Fork--Confluence With South Fork To 1 Mile Below Town Of Platoro
39.2 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Lake Fork to Confluence with South Fork to 1 Mile Below Town of Platoro in Colorado is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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South Fork--Sec 19, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4 1/2E
#12 South Fork--Sec 19, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4 1/2E
39.6 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
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Colorado Stateline To Nf Boundary
#13 Colorado Stateline To Nf Boundary
40.1 mi away
The Whitewater River Run Colorado Stateline To NF Boundary is a popular river run that covers a distance of approximately 18 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 20: limited data yet
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Sec 17, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4E
#14 Sec 17, T35N, R4E To Sec 36, T35N, R4E
41.1 mi away
The whitewater river run from Sec 17, T35N, R4E to Sec 36, T35N, R4E in Colorado is a thrilling adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. This segment of the river has a…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Sec 9, T32N, R6E To Sec 22, T32N, R6E (Co/Nm State Line)
#15 Sec 9, T32N, R6E To Sec 22, T32N, R6E (Co/Nm State Line)
42.1 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
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Paddling near Alamosa

The Alamosa area has 27 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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