Best paddling near Clifton

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

Explore the best paddling near Clifton, 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 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Idaho State Line To Confluence With Beaver Creek
#1 Idaho State Line To Confluence With Beaver Creek Prime
31.7 mi away
· 957 cfs · in range (330-1,500)· Rising +5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a thrilling adventure that spans from the Idaho State Line to the Confluence with Beaver Creek in Idaho. The ideal streamflow range for this section of…
Why 90: live conditions (prime)
90Elite
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Black Canyon - Highway 34 to Grace Powerhouse
#2 Black Canyon - Highway 34 to Grace Powerhouse Good
29.6 mi away
· 957 cfs · in range (450-1,000)· Rising +5% / 24h
The Black Canyon section of the Bear River in Idaho offers a thrilling river run experience for advanced paddlers. The river is characterized by steep drops, tight chutes, and…
Why 85: live conditions (good)
85Elite
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Logan Town Run
#3 Logan Town Run Marginal
36.7 mi away
· 164 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Logan Town Run on the Logan River in Utah is an exciting Class II-III river run with rapids such as First Dam, Third Dam, and Second Dam. The river has some challenging…
Why 44: live conditions (marginal)
44Rated
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Ricks Spring to Wood Camp Campground
#4 Ricks Spring to Wood Camp Campground Marginal
36.4 mi away
· 164 cfs · below min (330)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Rick's Spring to Wood Camp Campground river run on the Logan River in Utah is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The river has several obstacles to navigate…
Why 40: live conditions (marginal)
40Rated
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3rd Dam to 2nd Dam
#5 3rd Dam to 2nd Dam Marginal
37.4 mi away
· 164 cfs · below min (350)· Falling -5% / 24h
The 3rd dam to 2nd dam river run on the Logan River in Utah is a Class I-II float that is suitable for novice and intermediate paddlers. The best time to float this section of…
Why 38: live conditions (marginal)
38Rated
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Staircase Section - 2nd Dam to 1st Dam
#6 Staircase Section - 2nd Dam to 1st Dam Poor
37.3 mi away
· 164 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Staircase section of the Logan River in Utah is a popular river run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The section runs from the 2nd Dam to 1st Dam, and features several…
Why 28: live conditions (poor)
28Rated
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Confluence With Beaver Creek To Bridge In Guinavah-Malibu Campground
#7 Confluence With Beaver Creek To Bridge In Guinavah-Malibu Campground Poor
37.5 mi away
· 79 cfs · below min (330)
The Whitewater River Run Confluence with Beaver Creek to Bridge in Guinavah-Malibu Campground in Utah is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated

Paddling near Clifton

The Clifton 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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