Best paddling near Duchesne
20 paddle runs · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Duchesne, Utah — 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
Desolation Canyon
Good
37.7 mi away
· 2,760 cfs · in range (1,000-22,000)
Desolation Canyon on the Green River is a challenging and exciting river run with Class II-III rapids and stunning scenery. The best time to float this section of water is between…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
S⛰
#2
Sixth Water
Good
38.1 mi away
· 22 cfs · in range (20-200)
The Sixth Water River Run in Utah is an exciting adventure for intermediate and advanced kayakers. This section of river is class III-IV and includes many obstacles such as…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
O⛰
#3
Ouray to Sand Wash
Good
45.3 mi away
· 1,530 cfs · in range (1,000-10,000)
The Ouray to Sand Wash river run on the Green River in Utah is a beautiful and challenging stretch of water. This section of the river is a Class II-III run with occasional Class…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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#4
Uinta River (Uinta Valley Campground to Power Plant)
Good
41.0 mi away
· 170 cfs · in range (150-350)· Windy · 39 mph
The Uinta River run from Uinta Valley Campground to Power Plant is a Class II-III river run located in Utah. The river features several obstacles, including rapids and rocks…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#5
Yellowstone River (Swift Creek to Reservoir)
Fair
35.4 mi away
· 112 cfs · in range (100-2,500)· Falling -3% / 24h· Windy · 39 mph
The Yellowstone River run, from Swift Creek to the reservoir, is a Class II-III river with scenic views of the Uinta Mountains. This section has some obstacles such as boulders…
Why 68: live conditions (fair)
68Top-rated
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#6
Nine Mile Creek
29.6 mi away
The Nine Mile Creek, located in the state of Utah, is a popular whitewater river run among kayakers, rafters, and canoers. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#7
Bear Canyon
42.0 mi away
The Bear Canyon section of the Whitewater River in Utah offers thrilling rapids for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300 and 1,500 cfs…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#8
Range Creek
42.3 mi away
The Range Creek in Utah is a popular whitewater run for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow for this river is between 150 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
R⛰
#9
Rock Creek
42.6 mi away
Rock Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 200 and 600 cfs. This class II-III river run has a…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#10
Price River
47.9 mi away
The Price River is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500 and 3,000 cubic feet per second (cfs)…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
S⛰
#11
Scofield Reservoir to Emma Park
38.1 mi away
Start right below the damn and run down to Highway 6. Go under the highway and end at the bridge on the Emma Park road (just northeast of Highway 6 right before it drops into the…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#12
Wellington to Woodside
41.3 mi away
A long desert float. Look for high water.
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#13
Source To Mouth
Marginal
49.9 mi away
· 158 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 39°F
The Whitewater River Run in Utah is a thrilling adventure that offers a range of rapids and obstacles for experienced kayakers and river rafters. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 43: live conditions (marginal)
43Rated
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#14
Headwaters To Confluence With Sixth Water Creek
Marginal
41.7 mi away
· 22 cfs · below min (45)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Confluence with Sixth Water Creek in Utah spans 9.5 miles and is rated as a class II to III rapids. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 38: live conditions (marginal)
38Rated
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#15
Trial Lake To U35 Bridge
Poor
44.5 mi away
· 54 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater river run from Trial Lake to U35 Bridge in Utah is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of the river is…
Why 19: live conditions (poor)
19Rated
Paddling near Duchesne
The Duchesne 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 Duchesne
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