Best paddling near Malaga

13 paddle runs · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Malaga, 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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Yakima River Segment 1
#1 Yakima River Segment 1 Prime
38.8 mi away
· 3,260 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 1, located in Washington state, is a popular whitewater river run for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 85: live conditions (prime)
85Elite
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Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
#2 Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary Good
30.0 mi away
· 3,110 cfs · in range (1,500-20,000)· 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 78: live conditions (good)
78Top-rated
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Yakima River Segment 2
#3 Yakima River Segment 2 Good
43.0 mi away
· 756 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 2 in Washington state is a popular whitewater river run that spans approximately 18 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 800-2000…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E
#4 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24N, R17E Fair
29.8 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
#5 Headwaters At Josephine Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary Fair
41.9 mi away
· 570 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 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River
#6 Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River Fair
43.2 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E
#7 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E Fair
44.2 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state spans from the wilderness boundary to the private land boundary at the north section line of…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Headwaters In Nw1/4 Of Sec 12, T24N, R13E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
#8 Headwaters In Nw1/4 Of Sec 12, T24N, R13E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary Fair
46.0 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River
#9 Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River Fair
48.5 mi away
· 570 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 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
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Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee
#10 Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28N, R15E To Lake Wenatchee Fair
44.9 mi away
· 665 cfs · below min (800)· Falling -7% / 24h
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 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated
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Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek
#11 Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek Fair
40.2 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)· Cold day · 36°F
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
#12 Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River Marginal
39.9 mi away
· 2,430 cfs · above max (1,800)· Falling -4% / 24h
. 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 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
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Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir
#13 Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir Poor
43.7 mi away
· 129 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular stretch of river located in Washington State, renowned for its thrilling rapids and stunning scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated

Paddling near Malaga

The Malaga area has 13 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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