Best paddling near Hillsboro

10 paddle runs · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Hillsboro, Oregon — 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 10 of 10 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Clackamas River
#1 Clackamas River Good
34.5 mi away
· 824 cfs · in range (650-5,000)
The Clackamas River is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Oregon. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 1,500 and 4,000 cfs. This range…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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North Fork Trask River
#2 North Fork Trask River Poor
25.8 mi away
· 215 cfs · below min (600)
The North Fork Trask River in Oregon is a popular whitewater river run for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300-800 cubic…
Why 32: live conditions (poor)
32Rated
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Wilson River
#3 Wilson River Poor
28.6 mi away
· 215 cfs · below min (600)
The Wilson River, located in the state of Oregon, is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,000 and 3,000…
Why 32: live conditions (poor)
32Rated
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North Fork Clackamas River
#4 North Fork Clackamas River Marginal
50.0 mi away
· 725 cfs · above max (500)
The North Fork Clackamas River is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Oregon. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800-2000 cfs. The river has a…
Why 35: live conditions (marginal)
35Rated
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Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4N, R6E To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
#5 Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4N, R6E To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary Poor
37.6 mi away
· 134 cfs · below min (400)· Falling -5% / 24h
Why 30: live conditions (poor)
30Rated
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Kilches River
#6 Kilches River Poor
39.0 mi away
· 215 cfs · below min (1,500)
The Kilches River, also known as the "Whitewater River Run," is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in the state of Oregon. The ideal streamflow range for this river…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4S, R5E To Slackwater North Fork Reservoir
#7 North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4S, R5E To Slackwater North Fork Reservoir Poor
41.0 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (650)
The North Section of the Whitewater River Run in Oregon is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 800 and 2,000…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Molalla River Seg B
#8 Molalla River Seg B Poor
41.5 mi away
· 164 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Molalla River Seg B in Oregon is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts seeking an exciting and challenging run. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters To North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4S, R5E
#9 Headwaters To North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4S, R5E Poor
42.7 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (650)
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to North Section Line of Sec 17, T4S, R5E in Oregon is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced whitewater kayakers and…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Sandy River
#10 Sandy River Poor
46.5 mi away
· 22 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Sandy River in Oregon is a popular whitewater river run for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,500 cubic feet per second…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Hillsboro

The Hillsboro area has 10 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 Hillsboro

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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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