Best paddling near Glenwood Springs
26 paddle runs · 26 ranked · updated 2026-08-15 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Glenwood Springs, Colorado — 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 26 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon
Prime
6.2 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Rising +4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Nf Boundary to East End of Glenwood Canyon is a popular stretch of the Colorado River for experienced rafters and kayakers. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 78: live conditions (prime)
78Top-rated
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#2
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
Good
3.8 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park river run on the Colorado River in Colorado is a moderately difficult Class II/III+ run. It features rapids such as No Name, Wall Rapid…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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#3
Two Rivers to South Canyon
Good
6.5 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon River Run in Colorado offers two river guides, both on the Colorado River. The Upper Colorado River offers Class I-II rapids with a few minor obstacles such as…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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#4
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
Good
4.6 mi away
· 847 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Shoshone river run on the Colorado River is a popular stretch for rafting and kayaking. The run starts at the Shoshone Power Plant and ends at Grizzly Creek. The rapids on…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#5
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
Good
4.6 mi away
· 847 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Shoshone Power Plant to Grizzly Creek section of the Colorado River is a popular river run in Colorado. This class III-IV section includes exciting rapids like Tombstone…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#6
Cemetery
Good
8.5 mi away
· 613 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Cemetery River Run on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class III-IV whitewater section. The river features continuous rapids and technical maneuvers, including…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#7
New Castle to Silt
Good
12.0 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,000-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The New Castle to Silt River Run on the Colorado River is an exciting and challenging route for experienced rafters. The Class II-III rapids make for a thrilling journey, but…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#8
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Good
9.3 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet River Run) on the Colorado River in Colorado is a Class II-III section of water with some challenging rapids and obstacles, including boulder…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#9
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Good
9.3 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon to Riverbend section of the Colorado River, also known as the Tibbet& River Run, is a popular stretch for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The section includes…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#10
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Good
9.3 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet) river run on the Colorado River is a Class III-IV section of water that requires intermediate to advanced level whitewater skills. The run…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#11
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Good
9.3 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon to Riverbend Tibbet's section of the Colorado River offers class III and IV rapids through beautiful canyons. There are several notable obstacles, including Skull…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#12
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Good
9.3 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The South Canyon to Riverbend Tibbets river run on the Colorado River is a Class III-IV section with challenging rapids and several obstacles, including boulders and tight turns…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#13
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle
Good
12.0 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Riverbend section of the Colorado River through Tibbet's is a class II-III run with several technical rapids and obstacles, including a few small drops and narrow chutes. The…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#14
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle
Good
12.0 mi away
· 1,490 cfs · in range (1,200-30,000)· Rising +4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Riverbend Tibbet's to New Castle River Run on the Colorado River is a challenging and exciting float for experienced rafters. This section of water features Class III and IV…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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#15
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)
Good
13.6 mi away
· 613 cfs · in range (600-8,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Carbondale to Westbank Pink to Black River run on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class II to III river, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The best time to…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
Paddling near Glenwood Springs
The Glenwood Springs area has 26 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 Glenwood Springs
How are these paddle runs ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
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