Best paddling near Ethel

9 paddle runs · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Ethel, 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 9 of 9 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E To Confluence With Cispus River
#1 Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E To Confluence With Cispus River Good
45.5 mi away
· 541 cfs · in range (400-6,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10N, R8E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E
#2 Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10N, R8E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E Good
47.1 mi away
· 541 cfs · in range (400-6,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7N, R6E
#3 Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7N, R6E Marginal
48.8 mi away
· 387 cfs · below min (700)
Why 45: live conditions (marginal)
45Rated
M⛰
Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
#4 Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary Marginal
49.1 mi away
· 387 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River run in the Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary to Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 45: live conditions (marginal)
45Rated
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(Smith Creek Segment) Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 3, T8N, R5E To Confluence With Muddy River
#5 (Smith Creek Segment) Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 3, T8N, R5E To Confluence With Muddy River Poor
42.3 mi away
· 219 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated
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(Upper Muddy Segment) Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 10, T8N, R5E To Conflence With Smith Creek
#6 (Upper Muddy Segment) Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 10, T8N, R5E To Conflence With Smith Creek Poor
42.3 mi away
· 219 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated
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Trail 80 Crossing In Nw1/4 Of Sec 28, T9N, R5E To Middle Of Sec 19 T8N, R7E
#7 Trail 80 Crossing In Nw1/4 Of Sec 28, T9N, R5E To Middle Of Sec 19 T8N, R7E Poor
46.4 mi away
· 219 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated
M⛰
Middle Of Sec 19, T8N, R7E To Confluence With Muddy River In Se1/4 Of Sec 1, T7N, R6E
#8 Middle Of Sec 19, T8N, R7E To Confluence With Muddy River In Se1/4 Of Sec 1, T7N, R6E Poor
47.1 mi away
· 219 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated
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Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
#9 Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River Poor
48.9 mi away
· 219 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Whitewater River run Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 36: live conditions (poor)
36Rated

Paddling near Ethel

The Ethel area has 9 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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