Best paddling near Forest Lakes

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

Explore the best paddling near Forest Lakes, Arizona — 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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Christopher Creek
#1 Christopher Creek Marginal
14.3 mi away
· 63 cfs · below min (120)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 25 mph
This is a class V run on Christopher Creek through a box canyon.  There's an excellent write-up on coloradokayaking.com about the full first descent in the mid 2000s.
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Christopher Creek
#2 Christopher Creek Marginal
14.3 mi away
· 63 cfs · below min (120)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 25 mph
The Christopher Creek River Run on the Salt River in Arizona is a Class III-IV whitewater adventure. The rapids are challenging, but there are pools between each set for recovery…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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1/4 Mile Below Chevelon Lake Dam To 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing
#3 1/4 Mile Below Chevelon Lake Dam To 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing Poor
4.4 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake
#4 Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake Poor
7.3 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Confluence of Woods Canyon and Chevelon Creek to the South End of Chevelon Lake run in Arizona is a 21-mile stretch of river that is rated as Class II to III. The ideal…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing To 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing
#5 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing To 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing Poor
8.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon
#6 One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon Poor
9.8 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run from One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam to the Confluence with Chevelon Canyon in Arizona is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing To Forest Boundary In Section 1, T14N, R15E, Gila And Salt River Meridian
#7 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing To Forest Boundary In Section 1, T14N, R15E, Gila And Salt River Meridian Poor
10.3 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Canyon Creek Springs To Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary
#8 Canyon Creek Springs To Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary Poor
12.0 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run, specifically the segment from Canyon Creek Springs to Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary, is a popular spot for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Christopher Creek
#9 Christopher Creek Poor
14.3 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)· Windy · 25 mph
This is a class V run on Christopher Creek through a box canyon.  There's an excellent write-up on coloradokayaking.com about the full first descent in the mid 2000s.
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Forest Lakes

The Forest Lakes area has 14 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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