Best paddling near Burlington
18 paddle runs · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Burlington, 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 18 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway
Prime
34.1 mi away
· 903 cfs · in range (250-1,800)
The Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway river run in Washington offers class II-III rapids and stunning scenic views. This section of the river has several obstacles to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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#2
Headwaters To North Cascades National Park Boundary
Prime
42.8 mi away
· 1,640 cfs · in range (500-2,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run, located in Washington state, is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the river is between 500-2000…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 5.0★ from 1 review · 6 logged trips
79Top-rated
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#3
Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
Good
23.0 mi away
· 395 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run from Bell Creek to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary in Washington State is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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#4
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Skagit River
Good
45.8 mi away
· 3,640 cfs · in range (2,000-15,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in Washington state is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800-2000 cfs, with peak flows…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#5
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sauk River
Good
46.1 mi away
· 3,640 cfs · in range (2,000-15,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The whitewater river run from Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Sauk River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The…
Why 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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#6
Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
Fair
23.9 mi away
· 230 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 72: live conditions (fair)
72Top-rated
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#7
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 36, T37N, R9E To South Section Line Of Sec 24, T36N, R10E
Good
41.7 mi away
· 395 cfs · below min (400)
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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#8
Fish Hatchery To Confluence With South Fork Nooksack River
22.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Fish Hatchery to Confluence with South Fork Nooksack River in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#9
Nooksack Falls Power Plant To Fish Hatchery Near Kendall, Wa
28.5 mi away
The Nooksack River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Washington State. The Nooksack Falls Power Plant to Fish Hatchery near Kendall, WA is a highly…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#10
Boulder River Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Stillaguamish River
29.8 mi away
The Whitewater River is located in the Boulder River Wilderness area in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 100 and 500 cubic feet per…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#11
Blum Creek To Baker Lake
39.1 mi away
The whitewater river run from Blum Creek to Baker Lake in Washington is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#12
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf/North Cascades Np Boundary To Confluence With Blum Creek
40.4 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#13
Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Suiattle River
49.0 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area of Washington state is a Class III to IV section of river that stretches for 11.6 miles from the wilderness boundary…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
Paddling near Burlington
The Burlington area has 18 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 Burlington
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