Best paddling near Ephraim
15 paddle runs · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Ephraim, 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 15 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Spanish Fork
Good
46.7 mi away
· 338 cfs · in range (200-1,000)· Falling -6% / 24h· Windy · 38 mph
The Spanish Fork River in Utah is a great option for intermediate to advanced kayakers and rafters. The river has a variety of rapids, including Class II and III+ sections, with…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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#2
Leamington Canyon (Hwy 132 to Leamington)
Good
36.1 mi away
· 531 cfs · in range (500-1,200)· Windy · 44 mph
The Leamington Canyon section of the Sevier River in Utah is a great spot for intermediate and advanced kayakers looking for a challenge. This stretch of water has some…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
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#3
North Salt Wash
40.4 mi away
. The North Salt Wash section of the Whitewater River Run in Utah is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300-800…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#4
Coal Wash
40.7 mi away
The Coal Wash run is a 13-mile stretch of the Whitewater River in Utah, with an ideal streamflow range of 300 to 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The segment is rated as Class…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#5
Mesquite Wash
42.1 mi away
. The Whitewater River Run Mesquite Wash is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in southern Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#6
San Rafael River
46.8 mi away
The San Rafael River is a popular whitewater river run in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for the San Rafael River is between 300 and 1,000 cubic feet per second…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#7
Price River
49.5 mi away
The Price River in Utah is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 200-800 cubic feet per second…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#8
Cane Wash
49.7 mi away
. Cane Wash is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 1500 cfs. The segment mileage of this run is…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#9
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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#10
Wellington to Woodside
45.8 mi away
A long desert float. Look for high water.
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#11
Fish Creek
Poor
38.1 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -100% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
Fish Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 1,500 cfs. This streamflow range is best…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
I-70 to Tomsich Butte
Poor
41.8 mi away
· 12 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -3% / 24h· Windy · 39 mph
The I-70 to Tomsich Butte section of the Green River in Utah is a popular rafting destination, offering Class II and III rapids suitable for beginners and intermediate paddlers…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Coal Wash, North Fork
Poor
44.0 mi away
· 12 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Coal Wash, North Fork river run is a popular whitewater destination located in southern Utah. This class III-IV run is approximately 6.5 miles long and is best run during the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Coal Wash, South Fork
Poor
46.7 mi away
· 12 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Coal Wash, South Fork is a popular river run located in the state of Utah. It is a class II-III rapids with a segment mileage of 6.5 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
Muddy Creek
Poor
46.8 mi away
· 12 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Muddy Creek in Utah is a scenic and challenging river for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for Muddy Creek is between 150 and…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Ephraim
The Ephraim area has 15 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 Ephraim
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