Best paddling near Leadville

8 paddle runs · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Leadville, 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 8 of 8 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Lower (Bottom Four)
#1 Lower (Bottom Four) Fair
12.8 mi away
· 135 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -17% / 24h
The Lower Bottom Four River Run in Colorado is a Class III to IV section of water that offers exciting rapids and stunning scenery. The best time to float this section is during…
Why 70: live conditions (fair)
70Top-rated
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Pine Creek (Granite to Numbers)
#2 Pine Creek (Granite to Numbers) Fair
13.3 mi away
· 175 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Pine Creek to Numbers river run on the Arkansas River in Colorado offers thrilling class IV to V rapids for experienced paddlers. The run features several challenging drops…
Why 70: live conditions (fair)
70Top-rated
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The Upper
#3 The Upper Fair
16.0 mi away
· 135 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -17% / 24h
The Upper Colorado River Run in Colorado is a Class II-III stretch of water that is approximately 16 miles long. The river is characterized by numerous rapids, including Eye of…
Why 70: live conditions (fair)
70Top-rated
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Numbers
#4 Numbers Marginal
17.1 mi away
· 175 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Numbers River Run in Colorado on the Arkansas River provides an exciting class IV-V whitewater experience with steep drops, boulder gardens, and tight channels. This section…
Why 53: live conditions (marginal)
53Solid
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Clear Creek of the Arkansas
#5 Clear Creek of the Arkansas Poor
16.5 mi away
· 60 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Clear Creek of the Arkansas River in Colorado is a Class IV-V river run with steep drops, tight turns, and significant obstacles such as boulders, undercuts, and strainers…
Why 38: live conditions (poor)
38Rated
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Arkansas River Segment 1
#6 Arkansas River Segment 1 Poor
2.4 mi away
· 26 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 38°F
The Whitewater River Run on the Arkansas River Segment 1 in Colorado is considered an ideal location for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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East Fork Arkansas River
#7 East Fork Arkansas River Poor
10.0 mi away
· 1 cfs · below min (200)· Windy · 30 mph· Thunderstorms in forecast
The East Fork Arkansas River, also known as the Whitewater River Run, is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Upper-Upper Ten Mile
#8 Upper-Upper Ten Mile Poor
18.0 mi away
· 43 cfs · below min (600)· Windy · 31 mph
The Upper Upper Ten Mile River Run in Colorado is a challenging class IV whitewater run that is best suited for experienced paddlers. The run features technical drops and tight…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Leadville

The Leadville area has 8 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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