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Best paddling near Hot Springs

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Hot Springs, Virginia — 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 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
#1 Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park Good
8.7 mi away
· 352 cfs · in range (300-1,500)· Falling -7% / 24h
The whitewater river run Segment D in Virginia is a 6.4-mile stretch of the Cowpasture River from Gathright Dam to State Route 687 Bridge at Clearwater Park. The ideal streamflow…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
#2 Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River Good
12.6 mi away
· 567 cfs · in range (400-20,000)
The Whitewater River Run Segment A is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in Virginia. The route begins at the Route 42 Bridge and ends at the confluence with the…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
#3 Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw Marginal
8.7 mi away
· 106 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run Segment A, located in the state of Virginia, is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300…
Why 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
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Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground
#4 Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground Marginal
18.2 mi away
· 106 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run Segment B, located in Virginia, extends from Pump Storage Lake to Blowing Springs Campground. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
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Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
#5 Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge Poor
8.4 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (600)· Rising +7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment B, from the Confluence with Bullpasture River to Route 42 Bridge, is a Class III-IV rapid that spans approximately 6.5 miles. The ideal streamflow…
Why 19: live conditions (poor)
19Rated
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Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
#6 Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge Poor
10.8 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -9% / 24h
Segment C of the Whitewater River Run in Virginia is a popular destination for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 1000-3000…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
#7 Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract Poor
16.6 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -9% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment B in Virginia is a 3.5-mile stretch that runs from the Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract to the Southern Boundary of Hidden Valley Tract. The…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated

Paddling near Hot Springs

The Hot Springs area has 7 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 Hot 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.

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