Best paddling near Avon

9 paddle runs · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Avon, 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 9 of 9 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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State Bridge to Burns
#1 State Bridge to Burns Good
19.4 mi away
· 731 cfs · in range (500-6,000)· Rising +5% / 24h· Windy · 29 mph
The State Bridge to Burns river run on the Colorado River in Colorado is a Class II-III river with a few Class IV rapids. The best time to float this section is during May and…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Avon Whitewater Park
#2 Avon Whitewater Park
2.6 mi away
Located either side of "Bob the Bridge" on Avon Rd in Avon, CO, the Avon Whitewater Park has 3 features called Bob, Bob Sr. and Bob Jr. Parking is best in the Beaver Creek Parking…
Why 50: a defined runnable stretch
50Solid
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Upper Gore Creek
#3 Upper Gore Creek Poor
11.5 mi away
· 99 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -9% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Upper Gore Creek river run in Colorado is a Class IV/V+ section of whitewater, with steep drops and technical challenges. The run is best navigated by experienced paddlers…
Why 35: live conditions (poor)
35Rated
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Dowd Chute
#4 Dowd Chute Poor
3.7 mi away
· 75 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Dowd Chute river run in Colorado is a popular class IV+ whitewater rafting experience. The river features steep drops, technical rapids, and numerous obstacles, including…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle)
#5 Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) Poor
7.3 mi away
· 196 cfs · below min (700)· Falling -8% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Lower Eagle River run in Colorado on the Eagle River is a Class II-III river with a distance of approximately 17 miles. Obstacles on this stretch of river include several…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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Upper Gore Creek
#6 Upper Gore Creek Poor
11.5 mi away
· 80 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -11% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Upper Gauley river run is a thrilling Class V rapids adventure that stretches from Summersville Dam to Mason Branch. The river features many challenging obstacles, including…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle)
#7 Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) Poor
7.3 mi away
· 196 cfs · below min (750)· Falling -8% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The lower Eagle Edwards Water Plant to Eagle River run in Colorado is a class II-III section of the river that is best floated during the late spring and early summer months when…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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Riverbend to Edwards (Upper Eagle)
#8 Riverbend to Edwards (Upper Eagle) Poor
3.1 mi away
· 196 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
When the river is running this is a great run. Plenty of sustained whitewater. Not a lot of eddies and the river runoff can be extremely cold so dress appropriately.  1500+ cfs…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
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Colorado River Segment 6
#9 Colorado River Segment 6 Poor
19.5 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (900)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Colorado River Segment 6 is a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts seeking a thrilling whitewater experience. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Avon

The Avon area has 10 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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