Best paddling near Bolair
17 paddle runs · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Bolair, West Virginia — 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 17 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
The Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
23.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 800-3,000 cfs…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#2
,5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run
Marginal
47.4 mi away
· Flood watch· 115 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -17% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run, 5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for white water rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 64: live conditions (marginal)
64Solid
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#3
Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam to Mason Branch
35.7 mi away
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#4
Forks To Frazier Creek
Poor
41.4 mi away
· Flood watch· 52 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -19% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Forks to Frazier Creek in West Virginia has an ideal streamflow range between 200-400 cubic feet per second (cfs) for a Class III-IV run. This…
Why 41: live conditions (poor)
41Rated
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#5
Lambert Run To Us 250
Poor
26.9 mi away
· Flood watch· 31 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -16% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Lambert Run to US 250 is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in West Virginia. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,500…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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#6
Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
Poor
35.6 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run on the Gauley River in West Virginia is a popular destination for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#7
Us 250 To Mcgee Run
Poor
30.9 mi away
· Flood watch· 31 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -16% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from US 250 to McGee Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 700-1800…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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#8
The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
Poor
40.2 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for river enthusiasts seeking a thrilling adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#9
Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
Poor
42.5 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The whitewater river run in West Virginia from Meadow Creek Junction to the Route U.S. 19 Bridge is a popular stretch of river for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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#10
Frazier Creek To .5 Mile Above Us 33
Poor
45.8 mi away
· Flood watch· 31 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -16% / 24h
The Frazier Creek to .5 Mile Above Us 33 segment of the Whitewater River Run in West Virginia is a challenging and exhilarating experience for experienced whitewater enthusiasts…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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#11
Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground
Poor
36.4 mi away
· 27 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment B, located in Virginia, extends from Pump Storage Lake to Blowing Springs Campground. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
Poor
39.6 mi away
· 27 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment A, located in the state of Virginia, is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
Poor
40.3 mi away
· 26 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment B in Virginia is a 3.5-mile stretch that runs from the Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract to the Southern Boundary of Hidden Valley Tract. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
Poor
40.4 mi away
· 26 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -5% / 24h
Segment C of the Whitewater River Run in Virginia is a popular destination for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 1000-3000…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
Trussel Run To Run North Of Judy Springs
Poor
45.8 mi away
· 35 cfs · below min (2,500)· Falling -6% / 24h
. The Trussel Run to Run North of Judy Springs in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Bolair
The Bolair area has 17 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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