Best paddling near Algona

25 paddle runs · 25 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Algona, Washington — 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 25 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
#1 Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek Prime
43.5 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run is a thrilling adventure for whitewater enthusiasts. It begins at the headwaters on the southeast flank of Mount Rainier at an elevation of 5500 ft and…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
#2 Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon Prime
43.6 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
#3 Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park Prime
48.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Chinook Creek to Southern Boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon
#4 Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon Prime
48.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
#5 Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park Prime
48.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing
#6 Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing Good
25.6 mi away
· 958 cfs · in range (300-8,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing river run is a Class II+ to III- section of the Snoqualmie River in Washington. The run starts at the base of Snoqualmie Falls and ends at…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
#7 Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar Good
47.2 mi away
· 1,730 cfs · in range (700-20,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence of Tye and Foss Rivers to Gold Bar in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
#8 Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River Good
47.2 mi away
· 1,730 cfs · in range (700-20,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Troublesome Creek to Confluence with South Fork Skykomish River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River
#9 Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River
23.1 mi away
The Huckleberry Creek to Confluence with Clearwater River Whitewater River Run in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
#10 Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River Fair
27.1 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
The Whitewater River run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 2,000 cfs. The…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
#11 Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Fair
27.1 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
#12 Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
36.5 mi away
The Whitewater River run begins at the headwaters in the Mystic Lake Basin on the north side of Mount Rainier and runs to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
#13 Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Marginal
37.9 mi away
· 452 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in Washington is a Class III-IV stretch of whitewater with a total segment mileage of 4.2…
Why 42: live conditions (marginal)
42Rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road
#14 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road Marginal
38.5 mi away
· 452 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 3,000 cubic feet…
Why 42: live conditions (marginal)
42Rated
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Headwaters At American Lake To Confluence With Ranier Fork
#15 Headwaters At American Lake To Confluence With Ranier Fork Poor
48.9 mi away
· 129 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters at American Lake to Confluence with Rainier Fork in Washington is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 37: live conditions (poor)
37Rated

Paddling near Algona

The Algona area has 25 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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