Best paddling near Leavenworth

13 paddle runs · 13 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Leavenworth, Washington — 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 13 of 13 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
#1 Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River Marginal
8.5 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 466 cfs · below min (800)
. The Whitewater River run in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Wenatchee River in Washington State is an exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. The…
Why 46: live conditions (marginal)
46Rated
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Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
#2 Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary Poor
15.8 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 636 cfs · below min (1,500)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Outlet of Lake Wenatchee to Wenatchee NF Boundary is a popular kayaking and rafting destination in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 30: live conditions (poor)
30Rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River
#3 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River Poor
18.3 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· 168 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River is a tributary of the Tye River in the state of Washington, and it flows through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. The ideal streamflow range for this river…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
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Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee
#4 Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee Poor
4.3 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 141 cfs · below min (800)
The Whitewater River Run Point at East Section Line of Sec 13, T28N, R15E to Lake Wenatchee is a popular whitewater destination in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
#5 Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary Poor
12.7 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 168 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters at Josephine Lake to Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary is a thrilling rafting experience in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With White River
#6 Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With White River Poor
9.9 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 141 cfs · below min (800)
The Whitewater River run in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with White River, Washington, is a popular river for kayaking and rafting. The ideal streamflow…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 21, T30N, R15E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary And Including Twin Lakes Creek In Secs 16/17, T28N, R16E
#7 Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 21, T30N, R15E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary And Including Twin Lakes Creek In Secs 16/17, T28N, R16E Poor
10.2 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 141 cfs · below min (800)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To A Point Approximately 0.5 Mile Above The Tall Timbers Range At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E
#8 Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To A Point Approximately 0.5 Mile Above The Tall Timbers Range At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E Poor
10.5 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 141 cfs · below min (800)
The Whitewater River run in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to a point approximately 0.5 mile above the Tall Timbers Range at East Section Line of Sec 13, T28N, R15E in the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek
#9 Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek Poor
12.6 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 168 cfs · below min (700)· Cold day · 36°F
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E
#10 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E Poor
17.6 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 168 cfs · below min (700)
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 5, T29N, R14E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary
#11 Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 5, T29N, R14E To Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary Poor
13.5 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 141 cfs · below min (800)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters At Outlet Of Trico Lake In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 5 T24N, R14E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
#12 Headwaters At Outlet Of Trico Lake In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 5 T24N, R14E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary Poor
17.0 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· 4 cfs · below min (3,000)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28N, R19E
#13 Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28N, R19E Poor
18.9 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 115 cfs · below min (1,000)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Leavenworth

The Leavenworth area has 14 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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