Best paddling near Cle Elum

3 paddle runs · 3 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Cle Elum, 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 3 of 3 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River
#1 Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River Fair
14.4 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E
#2 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E Fair
19.6 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state spans from the wilderness boundary to the private land boundary at the north section line of…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir
#3 Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir Poor
12.2 mi away
· 129 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular stretch of river located in Washington State, renowned for its thrilling rapids and stunning scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated

Paddling near Cle Elum

The Cle Elum area has 3 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 Cle Elum

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.

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