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Best paddling near Clearwater

9 paddle runs · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-09 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Clearwater, Idaho — 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 9 of 9 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge
#1 White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge Fair
19.4 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 584 cfs · in range (400-25,000)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The White Pine Indian Grave Creek to Wilderness Gateway Bridge River Run on the Lochsa River in Idaho is a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience. The run is characterized…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Selway River, Sec. 22, T32N, R11E To Headwaters
#2 Selway River, Sec. 22, T32N, R11E To Headwaters Fair
6.1 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Selway River, located in Idaho, boasts a challenging and scenic whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,200 and 3,000 cubic feet per…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary
#3 Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary Fair
13.3 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters (Sec 5, T32N, R10E) to Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary in Idaho is an advanced level run with a class rating of IV-V. The ideal…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 35, T33N, R9E To Headwaters, Sec. 33, T33N, R10E
#4 Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 35, T33N, R9E To Headwaters, Sec. 33, T33N, R10E Fair
15.4 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary to Headwaters section of the Whitewater River Run is a breathtaking 47-mile stretch in north-central Idaho. This section of the river is…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Selway River, Sec. 11, T31N, R9E To Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E
#5 Selway River, Sec. 11, T31N, R9E To Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E Fair
17.7 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Selway River, located in Idaho, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the Selway River is around 1,000 to 3,000 cfs, which…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Wilderness Boundary To Fs Road 319
#6 Wilderness Boundary To Fs Road 319 Fair
17.9 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Whitewater River Run Wilderness Boundary to FS Road 319 is a popular river run in Idaho. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500-2,000 cfs, with the peak…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Fs Road 319 To Selway River Road (Fs 223)
#7 Fs Road 319 To Selway River Road (Fs 223) Fair
18.0 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Whitewater River Run, located in the state of Idaho, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 3,000…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E To Headwaters
#8 Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E To Headwaters Fair
18.0 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 798 cfs · below min (1,000)
The Whitewater River Run in Idaho is a popular spot for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 500 and 1,500 cubic…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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32nd Street to Smelter
#9 32nd Street to Smelter
12.7 mi away
Why 50: a defined runnable stretch
50Solid

Paddling near Clearwater

The Clearwater area has 12 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 Clearwater

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