Best paddling near Naturita
12 paddle runs · 12 ranked · updated 2026-09-25 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Naturita, 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 12 of 12 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lower Dolores River
Poor
5.5 mi away
· 10 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +36% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Lower Dolores River is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 1,200 cubic feet per…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
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#2
Paradox and Mesa Canyon (Bedrock to Gateway)
Poor
10.4 mi away
· 10 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +36% / 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 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
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#3
Lower Dolores River
Poor
11.2 mi away
· 10 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +36% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Lower Dolores River, located in southwestern Colorado, is a popular destination for whitewater rafting. The ideal streamflow range for this river is 800-1200 cfs, which…
Why 20: live conditions (poor)
20Rated
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#4
San Miguel River Segment 5
Poor
8.2 mi away
· 74 cfs · below min (600)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The San Miguel River Segment 5 in Colorado is a popular whitewater river run that spans 10.5 miles and is rated as a Class III to IV rapid. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#5
Tabeguache Creek Segment 1
Poor
10.7 mi away
· 74 cfs · below min (600)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Tabeguache Creek Segment 1 in Colorado is a popular whitewater river run, known for its challenging rapids and beautiful scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this segment…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#6
Dolores River Segment 2
Poor
9.8 mi away
· 23 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +130% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Dolores River Segment 2 in Colorado is a popular whitewater river run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 600-1000…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#7
Little Gypsum Valley Bridge To One Mile Above Hwy 90 Bridge
Poor
10.3 mi away
· 23 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +130% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from Little Gypsum Valley Bridge to One Mile Above Hwy 90 Bridge in Colorado is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#8
Dolores River - Mcphee To Bedrock Segment In Uncompahgre Field Office
Poor
11.5 mi away
· 23 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +130% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
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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#9
Dry Creek
Poor
17.5 mi away
· 74 cfs · below min (600)· Thunderstorms in forecast
Dry Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 100 and 500 cfs. The class rating for Dry Creek is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#10
Dolores River - Mcphee To Bedrock Segment In Uncompahgre Field Office
Poor
14.7 mi away
· 23 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +130% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Dolores River - McPhee to Bedrock segment, located in the Uncompahgre Field Office of Colorado, is a popular whitewater river run. The ideal streamflow range for this segment…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Dolores River - Mcphee To Bedrock Segment In Tres Rios Field Office
Poor
16.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +65% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Dolores River - Mcphee to Bedrock Segment in Tres Rios Field Office, Colorado, is a popular whitewater river run that spans 45 miles. With a class rating of III and IV, it…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
Dissappointment Creek To Little Gypsum Valley Bridge
Poor
17.1 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (800)· Rising +65% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
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
Paddling near Naturita
The Naturita 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.
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