Best paddling near Gunnison

6 paddle runs · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Gunnison, 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 6 of 6 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Leamington Canyon (Hwy 132 to Leamington)
#1 Leamington Canyon (Hwy 132 to Leamington) Good
35.1 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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North Salt Wash
#2 North Salt Wash
48.5 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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Coal Wash
#3 Coal Wash
48.6 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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I-70 to Tomsich Butte
#4 I-70 to Tomsich Butte Poor
40.1 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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Muddy Creek
#5 Muddy Creek Poor
45.8 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
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San Rafael River
#6 San Rafael River Poor
49.4 mi away
· 14 cfs · below min (250)
The San Rafael River, located in central Utah, is a popular whitewater river run with an ideal streamflow range between 200-500 cfs. The river is rated as a Class III-IV, offering…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Gunnison

The Gunnison area has 6 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 Gunnison

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.

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