Best paddling near Gypsum
14 paddle runs · 14 ranked · updated 2026-08-15 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Gypsum, 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 14 of 14 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Nf Boundary To East End Of Glenwood Canyon
Prime
13.7 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
G⛰
#2
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
Good
19.8 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
S⛰
#3
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
Good
15.8 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
S⛰
#4
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
Good
15.8 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
B⛰
#5
Burns to Dotsero
Good
13.2 mi away
· 847 cfs · in range (800-8,800)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Burns to Dotsero river run on the Colorado River is a Class II-III float with some moderate rapids and obstacles. The best time to float this section is during the late spring…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
1⛰
#6
1/4 Mile Below Headwaters To Deep Creek Diversion Ditch
Good
6.7 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
D⛰
#7
Deep Creek Segment 2B
Good
6.7 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
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 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
D⛰
#8
Deep Creek Segment 3
Good
6.9 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
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 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
D⛰
#9
Deep Creek Diversion Ditch To Blm/Private Land Boundary
Good
7.1 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
C⛰
#10
Colorado River Segment 7
Good
9.4 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
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 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
H⛰
#11
Headwaters At Deep Lake Outlet To 1/4 Mile Downstream
Good
9.9 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
S⛰
#12
Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
Good
17.2 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h
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 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
B⛰
#13
Barrel Springs
Fair
14.1 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
Barrel Springs is the run from the Hanging Lake exit to Shoshone.
Why 63: live conditions (fair)
63Solid
B⛰
#14
Barrel Springs
Fair
14.1 mi away
· 847 cfs · below min (900)· Rising +6% / 24h· 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 63: live conditions (fair)
63Solid
Paddling near Gypsum
The Gypsum 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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