Best paddling near Glenwood Springs

26 paddle runs · 26 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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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Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon
#1 Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon Good
6.2 mi away
· 2,040 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Falling -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 79: live conditions (good)
79Top-rated
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Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
#2 Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park Good
3.8 mi away
· 2,040 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Falling -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 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Two Rivers to South Canyon
#3 Two Rivers to South Canyon Good
6.5 mi away
· 2,040 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· Falling -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 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
#4 Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary Good
3.3 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-8,600)
The Shoshone Power Plant to Nf Boundary is a popular whitewater river run located in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 800 and 1,500…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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Deep Creek Diversion Ditch To Blm/Private Land Boundary
#5 Deep Creek Diversion Ditch To Blm/Private Land Boundary Good
9.2 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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1/4 Mile Below Headwaters To Deep Creek Diversion Ditch
#6 1/4 Mile Below Headwaters To Deep Creek Diversion Ditch Good
9.5 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Deep Creek Segment 2B
#7 Deep Creek Segment 2B Good
10.0 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
The Deep Creek Segment 2B in Colorado is a popular whitewater river run that offers thrilling rapids and beautiful scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Headwaters At Deep Lake Outlet To 1/4 Mile Downstream
#8 Headwaters At Deep Lake Outlet To 1/4 Mile Downstream Good
11.7 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Deep Creek Segment 3
#9 Deep Creek Segment 3 Good
12.3 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
The Deep Creek Segment 3 of the Whitewater River Run is located in the state of Colorado. The ideal streamflow range (cfs) for this segment is between 100 and 300 cfs. The class…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Colorado River Segment 7
#10 Colorado River Segment 7 Good
13.5 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)
The Whitewater River Run Colorado River Segment 7 is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in the state of Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
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Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
#11 Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) Good
4.6 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· 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 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
#12 Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) Good
4.6 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (500-10,000)· 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 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Barrel Springs
#13 Barrel Springs Good
5.9 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)· Windy · 30 mph
Barrel Springs is the run from the Hanging Lake exit to Shoshone.
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Barrel Springs
#14 Barrel Springs Good
5.9 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (900-5,000)· Windy · 30 mph
The Barrel Springs River Run on the Colorado River in Colorado is a Class III-IV whitewater section with rapids such as Skull and Wall Slammer. This run can be challenging for…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Cemetery
#15 Cemetery Good
8.5 mi away
· 871 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -3% / 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 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-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

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