Best paddling near Pierce
20 paddle runs · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Pierce, 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 15 of 20 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
G⛰
#1
Gnar Section
Prime
32.5 mi away
· 489 cfs · in range (200-700)· Falling -11% / 24h· Windy · 28 mph
The Gnar Section of the South Platte River in Colorado offers a thrilling and challenging whitewater experience. The section is rated as Class IV and includes several challenging…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
O⛰
#2
October Hole
Prime
35.9 mi away
· 183 cfs · in range (80-500)· Rising +3% / 24h
The October Hole River Run in Colorado is a beautiful and challenging section of water. The river features several obstacles including Class III and IV rapids, tight turns, and…
Why 80: live conditions (prime)
80Elite
R⛰
#3
Rustic (Upper)
Good
45.4 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (350-1,300)· Windy · 33 mph
The Rustic Upper River Run in Colorado is a moderate level Class III river run that is best floated during the early summer months when the water levels are at their highest. With…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
S⛰
#4
Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out
Good
30.6 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (250-4,700)· Windy · 33 mph
The Steven's Gulch to Bridges take out river run in Colorado is a Class III+ whitewater experience with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It starts off with some…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
L⛰
#5
Lower Narrows
Good
30.8 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (150-5,000)· Windy · 33 mph
The Lower Narrows river run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V run with tight and technical rapids that require precision maneuvering. The run begins at the Poudre Park Boat…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
M⛰
#6
Middle Narrows
Good
30.9 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (250-5,000)· Windy · 33 mph
The Middle Narrows of the Cache La Poudre River in Colorado is an exciting and challenging Class IV run with multiple obstacles to navigate. The river features technical rapids…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
U⛰
#7
Upper Narrows
Good
31.7 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (150-5,000)· Windy · 33 mph
The Upper Narrows river run in Colorado is a Class IV+ rapids section that offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced kayakers and rafters. The run begins with…
Why 68: live conditions (good)
68Top-rated
S⛰
#8
SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds
Fair
42.9 mi away
· 183 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +3% / 24h
The SSV Confluence to Picnic Grounds river run in Colorado is a Class III-IV whitewater rafting experience that features several challenging obstacles, including the S-Turn Rapid…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
P⛰
#9
Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
43.4 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
E⛰
#10
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
46.8 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
N⛰
#11
NSV
Fair
45.4 mi away
· 183 cfs · below min (250)· Rising +3% / 24h
The NSV River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that is best navigated by experienced kayakers and rafters. The run features numerous technical rapids…
Why 53: live conditions (fair)
53Solid
L⛰
#12
Lower Boulder Canyon
Marginal
48.4 mi away
· 92 cfs · below min (150)· Rising +32% / 24h
The Lower Boulder Canyon river run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. With Class III-IV rapids, this section of the Boulder Creek offers a…
Why 34: live conditions (marginal)
34Rated
F⛰
#13
Filter Plant
Poor
22.4 mi away
· 38 cfs · below min (350)· Falling -58% / 24h· Windy · 31 mph
The fbcoqyvxmjmiw river run in Colorado is a challenging Class III-IV run that features numerous obstacles, including several large boulders and tight, technical rapids. The best…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
L⛰
#14
Lower North Fork
Poor
24.9 mi away
· 4 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +72% / 24h· Windy · 33 mph
The Lower North Fork River Run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting stretch of river that offers Class II-III rapids. The run is about 7 miles long and features several fun…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
C⛰
#15
Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W
Poor
36.1 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run Co Dow Anlger Access Trail to Nf Boundary on East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W in Colorado is a popular river run for whitewater enthusiasts. The…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
Paddling near Pierce
The Pierce area has 20 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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