Best paddling near Monticello
24 paddle runs · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Monticello, Utah — 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 24 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Eastern Border For Natural Bridges National Monument To Western Border Of Natural Bridges National Monument
Fair
33.8 mi away
· 383 cfs · below min (500)
The Whitewater River Run in Utah is a popular route that spans from the eastern border of Natural Bridges National Monument to the western border, covering a distance of…
Why 68: live conditions (fair)
68Top-rated
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#2
San Juan River
Fair
49.6 mi away
· 383 cfs · below min (500)
. The San Juan River in Utah is a popular whitewater river run with a class rating of II-III. The ideal streamflow range is between 500 and 2,000 cfs. The river is divided into…
Why 68: live conditions (fair)
68Top-rated
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#3
Northwestern Boundary Of Park To Southern Boundary Of Park
47.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Utah is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. It stretches from the Northwestern Boundary of the park to the Southern Boundary of the park…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#4
Unknown
48.6 mi away
The Whitewater River Run Unknown is an exciting and challenging river run located in Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 400 and 1,200 cubic feet per second…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#5
Cataract Canyon
35.4 mi away
Cataract canyon is the "mini" Grand Canyon trip. 112 miles of some of the best scenery, camping, hikes and whitewater anywhere in the world. Even though the whitewater section…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#6
Fable Valley
Poor
24.7 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (100)
The Whitewater River Run in Fable Valley, Utah is an exciting rafting destination for adventure enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 900-1200 cubic…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#7
Northern Boundary Of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area To Lake Powell
Poor
27.0 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (100)
The Whitewater River Run, located in Utah, stretches from the northern boundary of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to Lake Powell and is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#8
Headwaters At T31S, R16E To Confluence With Colorado River
Poor
33.3 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (100)
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters looking for a challenging run in the state of Utah. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#9
Dark Canyon
Poor
35.2 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (100)
Dark Canyon, located in the state of Utah, is a spectacular 7-mile run on the Whitewater River. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of water is between 100 and 500 cfs…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#10
Boundary Of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. To Confluence With Colorado River
Poor
35.3 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (100)
The Whitewater River Run within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a popular destination for river enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Slickrock to Bedrock
Poor
36.7 mi away
· 1 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +16% / 24h
The Slickrock to Bedrock river run on the Dolores River in Utah is a challenging route that requires significant whitewater experience. The section is characterized by steep…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
Dissappointment Creek To Little Gypsum Valley Bridge
Poor
37.9 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (800)
The Whitewater River Run from Dissappointment Creek to Little Gypsum Valley Bridge is a popular adventure for whitewater enthusiasts in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Bradfield Ranch Bridge To Dissappointment Creek
Poor
38.8 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (800)
. The Whitewater River Run from Bradfield Ranch Bridge to Disappointment Creek in Colorado is a popular destination for rafters and kayakers. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Dolores River - Mcphee To Bedrock Segment In Uncompahgre Field Office
Poor
40.4 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +269% / 24h
The Dolores River - McPhee to Bedrock segment in the Uncompahgre Field Office of Colorado is a popular whitewater river run that spans 47 miles. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
Paradox and Mesa Canyon (Bedrock to Gateway)
Poor
41.7 mi away
· 1 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +16% / 24h
The Dolores River's Paradox and Mesa Canyon Bedrock to Gateway is a thrilling river run with class III and IV rapids, making it a moderate to difficult challenge for experienced…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Monticello
The Monticello area has 24 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 Monticello
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.
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