Best paddling near Lake George
15 paddle runs · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Lake George, New York — 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 15 of 15 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
N⛰
#1
Ny/Vt State Line To Arlington, Vt
Good
36.9 mi away
· 817 cfs · in range (600-2,500)· Falling -13% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
L⛰
#2
Lye Brook Wilderness Boundary To Confluence Of Batten Kill
Good
38.4 mi away
· 817 cfs · in range (600-2,500)· Falling -13% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
S⛰
#3
South Wallington To Emerald Lake
36.2 mi away
The Whitewater River run from South Wallington to Emerald Lake in Vermont is a popular destination for paddlers seeking challenging rapids and beautiful scenery. The ideal…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
C⛰
#4
Confluence With Otter Creek To Ten Kilns Brook
40.3 mi away
The Whitewater River run Confluence With Otter Creek To Ten Kilns Brook in Vermont is a popular spot for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
B⛰
#5
Branch Pond To Proclamation Boundary
Poor
40.5 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from Branch Pond to Proclamation Boundary in Vermont is a class III-IV whitewater run with a total segment mileage of 10.6 miles. It is an exciting and…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
A⛰
#6
Arlington, Vt To Manchester, Vt
Poor
38.2 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from Arlington, VT to Manchester, VT is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
W⛰
#7
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Batten Kill
Poor
39.3 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for kayaking and whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Vermont. The Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Batten Kill segment of the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#8
Headwaters To First Bridge
Poor
45.9 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to First Bridge in Vermont has an ideal streamflow range of 250-1000 cfs. It is rated as a Class III-IV river segment with a distance of…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
H⛰
#9
Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
Poor
41.7 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this section of…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
F⛰
#10
First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
Poor
46.8 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from First Bridge to Walloomsac Brook in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters alike. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
W⛰
#11
Woodford To Woodford Hollow
Poor
47.0 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run from Woodford to Woodford Hollow in Vermont is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
H⛰
#12
Headwaters To End Of Kendall Farm Road
Poor
42.4 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River in Vermont offers an exciting river run from the Headwaters to the End of Kendall Farm Road. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300 and…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#13
Headwaters To Proclamation Boundary
Poor
42.6 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River in Vermont offers a thrilling run from its Headwaters to the Proclamation Boundary. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 400 cfs. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
E⛰
#14
End Of Kendall Farm Road To Confluence With West River
Poor
42.8 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from End of Kendall Farm Road to Confluence with West River in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#15
Headwaters To Crossing Of Route 100 Near Route 155
Poor
46.9 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The White River in Vermont offers a fantastic whitewater river run from Headwaters to Crossing of Route 100 near Route 155. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Lake George
The Lake George area has 15 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 Lake George
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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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