Best paddling near Kittredge

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

Explore the best paddling near Kittredge, 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 6 of 6 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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North Fork--Insmont To Estabrook
#1 North Fork--Insmont To Estabrook Prime
19.7 mi away
· 489 cfs · in range (275-700)· Falling -11% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The North Fork of the South Platte River, also known as the Whitewater River Run, starts at the small community of Insmont and flows for approximately 16 miles to the take-out…
Why 87: live conditions (prime)
87Elite
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Golden Whitewater Park
#2 Golden Whitewater Park Good
8.0 mi away
· 158 cfs · in range (70-2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Windy · 31 mph
The Golden Whitewater Park river run in Colorado is a Class III-IV rapids experience, featuring numerous obstacles such as rocks, drops, and eddies. This river run is best tackled…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
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Upper Clear Creek
#3 Upper Clear Creek Marginal
8.8 mi away
· 137 cfs · below min (199)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Upper Clear Creek River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V whitewater run that is best navigated by experienced rafters. The river features steep drops, tight and…
Why 57: live conditions (marginal)
57Solid
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Bailey Canyon
#4 Bailey Canyon
19.3 mi away
Bailey Canyon is a Colorado whitewater classic, if not for its endless class IV rapids through a beautiful canyon, then for its long season brought to you by the burgeoning Denver…
Why 50: a defined runnable stretch
50Solid
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Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park
#5 Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park Poor
7.2 mi away
· 158 cfs · below min (400)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park river run in Colorado is a fun and challenging Class III-IV stretch of water. The obstacles on this section include the Entrance Rapid, the…
Why 31: live conditions (poor)
31Rated
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Idledale to Morrison
#6 Idledale to Morrison Poor
5.0 mi away
· 4 cfs · below min (150)· Rising +27% / 24h
The Idledale to Morrison river run in Colorado offers a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience with a few notable rapids, including Mayhem and Backbreaker. This section of…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Kittredge

The Kittredge 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 Kittredge

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