Best paddling near Pinecrest

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

Explore the best paddling near Pinecrest, California — 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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Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
#1 Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
8.7 mi away
The Bell Creek Headwaters to one-tenth of a mile upstream of Crabtree Trailhead is a Class IV-V river run, with a segment mileage of approximately 5 miles. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
#2 State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
8.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in California. This stretch of river, from State Highway 108 to Donnell Reservoir, spans approximately…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4N26B
#3 One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4N26B
9.6 mi away
The Whitewater River run, located in the state of California, stretches from one-tenth of a mile upstream of Crabtree Trailhead to 0.15 miles downstream of Road 4N26B. The ideal…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir
#4 Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir
10.0 mi away
The whitewater river run Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir in California is an exciting and challenging stretch of water that offers a unique experience for…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
#5 Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
12.1 mi away
The Lilly Creek to Coffin Hollow segment of the Whitewater River in California is a popular run for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
#6 One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow To Confluence With Bell Creek And Clavey River
12.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from one-tenth mile downstream of Coffin Hollow to the confluence with Bell Creek and Clavey River in California is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Hoover Wilderness Boundary To Leavitt Meadows Campground
#7 Hoover Wilderness Boundary To Leavitt Meadows Campground Marginal
13.6 mi away
· 368 cfs · below min (600)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in California is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 400 and 700 cfs. The run is classified…
Why 57: live conditions (marginal)
57Solid
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Source (Tower Lake) Includes Kirkwood Creek, Cascade Creek And Tower Creek To Hoover Wilderness Boundary
#8 Source (Tower Lake) Includes Kirkwood Creek, Cascade Creek And Tower Creek To Hoover Wilderness Boundary Poor
16.6 mi away
· 131 cfs · below min (600)· Falling -4% / 24h
. The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in California. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 500 cubic feet per second…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated

Paddling near Pinecrest

The Pinecrest area has 16 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 Pinecrest

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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