Best paddling near Carnation

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Carnation, 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 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing
#1 Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing Good
8.3 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
#2 Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar Good
18.0 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
#3 Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River Good
18.0 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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Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
#4 Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River Fair
11.1 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
#5 Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Fair
11.1 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road
#6 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road Marginal
18.1 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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Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
#7 Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Marginal
18.4 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

Paddling near Carnation

The Carnation area has 7 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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