Best paddling near Cimarron
20 paddle runs · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Cimarron, New Mexico — 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 20 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rio Pueblo De Taos
Good
45.5 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Pueblo De Taos is a remote and challenging river run located in northern New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200 and 500 cfs. The class…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#2
Arroyo Hondo
Good
47.0 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Arroyo Hondo is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 250 and 600 cfs, which provides a…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#3
Rio Embudo
Fair
48.9 mi away
· 186 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Embudo is a popular whitewater river run located in northern New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300-800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The…
Why 71: live conditions (fair)
71Top-rated
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#4
Pilar/Race Course
Marginal
48.2 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (400)
The Pilar Race Course River Run in New Mexico offers a thrilling and challenging experience for advanced whitewater enthusiasts. The run features class III to IV rapids, including…
Why 40: live conditions (marginal)
40Rated
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#5
Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Fair
44.0 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Santa Barbara Campground in New Mexico offers a thrilling adventure for experienced rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#6
Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
Fair
44.1 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The whitewater river run from Concrete Bridge to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#7
Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
Fair
44.1 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Santa Barbara CG to Concrete Bridge on FR 116 in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#8
Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo
Fair
47.5 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to Confluence with San Leonardo in the state of New Mexico is a popular destination for paddling enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#9
Headwaters To Red River/Upper Gaging Station
Poor
31.5 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#10
Long Canyon To Nf Boundary
Poor
32.8 mi away
· 13 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Long Canyon to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a challenging section of river that is classified as a Class III-IV rapids. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Headwaters To Cabresto Creek
Poor
35.8 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Cabresto Creek offers an exciting and challenging adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
Goose Creek To Fawn Lakes Campground
Poor
37.0 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
The Whitewater River run from Goose Creek to Fawn Lakes Campground in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Confluence With Rito De La Olla To Nf Boundary
Poor
37.9 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +36% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Confluence With Rito De La Olla to Nf Boundary in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Headwaters To Confluence With Rito De La Olla
Poor
37.9 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +36% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Confluence with Rito De La Olla in New Mexico is a 10-mile segment with a class II-III rating. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
(La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion
Poor
38.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring five segments: La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, and La Presa. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Cimarron
The Cimarron area has 20 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 Cimarron
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.
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