Best paddling near Barton
19 paddle runs · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Barton, Maryland — 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 19 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
#1
Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
Good
22.1 mi away
· 196 cfs · in range (180-1,000)· Falling -24% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular whitewater rafting and kayaking destination in the state of Maryland. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500-1000 cfs, which…
Why 62: live conditions (good)
62Solid
J⛰
#2
Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
Marginal
39.6 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (370)
The Whitewater River run from Jake Hill Road Bridge to Shreve Store in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 46: live conditions (marginal)
46Rated
S⛰
#3
State Park Bridge To North Fork
Poor
39.6 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -21% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run State Park Bridge To North Fork section in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section…
Why 27: live conditions (poor)
27Rated
E⛰
#4
Enter Dolly Sods Wilderness To Exit Dolly Sods Wilderness
Poor
44.3 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -21% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
H⛰
#5
High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
Poor
42.7 mi away
· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The High Ridge Run to Outskirts of Hopeville is a popular whitewater river run in West Virginia, known for its thrilling rapids and breathtaking scenery. The ideal streamflow…
Why 22: live conditions (poor)
22Rated
S⛰
#6
Shreve Store To Big Bend Campground
Poor
44.7 mi away
· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Shreve Store to Big Bend Campground in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range is between 1,000…
Why 22: live conditions (poor)
22Rated
B⛰
#7
Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
Poor
35.2 mi away
· 100 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -10% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in West Virginia begins south of Largent and stretches to the confluence with the Potomac at Great Cacapon. The ideal streamflow range for this section of…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
B⛰
#8
Big Bend Campground To Canyon Exit (Just Prior To Confluence With North Branch)
Poor
47.6 mi away
· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Big Bend Campground to Canyon Exit (just prior to confluence with North Branch) is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of West Virginia. The ideal streamflow…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
P⛰
#9
Private Land To Dry Fork
Poor
47.6 mi away
· Flood watch· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Private Land to Dry Fork in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
S⛰
#10
Shears Hollow To Private Land
Poor
48.3 mi away
· Flood watch· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Shears Hollow to Private Land section of the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. This six-mile section is rated as a Class…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
P⛰
#11
Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
Poor
40.0 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -21% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in West Virginia is an exciting river experience with varying class ratings and unique obstacles. The ideal flow range for this river run is between…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
⛰
#12
Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Poor
37.1 mi away
· 2 cfs · below min (500)
The Whitewater River Run from Capon Bridge to the end just south of Largent in Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters looking for an exciting challenge. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
N⛰
#13
North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
Poor
43.9 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The North Fork to Hickory Lick Run on the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a challenging whitewater run with a class rating of III-IV. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
O⛰
#14
Otter Creek To Blackwater
Poor
45.5 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The Otter Creek to Blackwater segment of the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
L⛰
#15
Laurel Fork River To Glady Fork River
Poor
46.1 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
. The Laurel Fork River to Glady Fork River run in West Virginia is a popular whitewater destination, featuring Class II to III rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Barton
The Barton area has 19 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Barton
How are these paddle runs ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.