Best paddling near Makawao

8 paddle runs · 0 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Makawao, Hawaii — 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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Confluence Of Pulena And Waiakeakua Streams To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
#1 Confluence Of Pulena And Waiakeakua Streams To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
39.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Hawaii is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced watercraft enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200-400…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Kawainui Stream
#2 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Kawainui Stream
41.7 mi away
The Whitewater River Run at the Headwaters and Includes all of its tributaries to Confluence with Kawainui Stream is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Pelekunu Stream
#3 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Pelekunu Stream
42.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Hawaii's state is an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers. The river run starts at the headwaters and includes all tributaries to the confluence…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters To Mouth At Pelekunu Bay
#4 Headwaters To Mouth At Pelekunu Bay
42.7 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Mouth at Pelekunu Bay in Hawaii is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Kapuhi Stream
#5 Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Kapuhi Stream
43.1 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Hawaii is a thrilling adventure for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 50-150 cubic feet per second (cfs)…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters In The Mountain Bogs Between Pepeopae And Pu’U Ali’I Just Above An Elevation Of 4,000 Feet On The Interfluve That Separates Waikolu And Pelekunu Valleys To Ends Where Pipes First Meet The River And Main Diversion Begins
#6 Headwaters In The Mountain Bogs Between Pepeopae And Pu’U Ali’I Just Above An Elevation Of 4,000 Feet On The Interfluve That Separates Waikolu And Pelekunu Valleys To Ends Where Pipes First Meet The River And Main Diversion Begins
44.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a popular rafting destination in Hawaii, known for its challenging rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Begins Where Pipes First Meet The River And Main Diversion Begins To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
#7 Begins Where Pipes First Meet The River And Main Diversion Begins To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
45.4 mi away
The Whitewater River run in Hawaii begins where pipes first meet the river and the main diversion begins to the mouth at the Pacific Ocean. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Boundary Of Kalaupapa National Historical Park To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
#8 Boundary Of Kalaupapa National Historical Park To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
47.9 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Hawaii is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range is between 100 and 300 cfs, providing a thrilling and…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed

Paddling near Makawao

The Makawao 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.

How we rank the best paddling near Makawao

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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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