Best paddling near Pinetop

21 paddle runs · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Pinetop, Arizona — 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 21 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
#1 Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
27.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a popular destination for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 500-1500…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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0.1 Miles Below Lower Fish Barrier To 1/2 Mile Above West Fork Dispersed Campground
#2 0.1 Miles Below Lower Fish Barrier To 1/2 Mile Above West Fork Dispersed Campground
29.4 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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State Highway 261 To 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing
#3 State Highway 261 To 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing
30.8 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing To 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing
#4 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing To 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing
34.4 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
#5 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
35.1 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek
#6 Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek
38.0 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Boneyard Creek to Confluence with Coyote Creek in Arizona is a thrilling experience for advanced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
#7 Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
38.7 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground To Confluence With West Fork Black River
#8 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground To Confluence With West Fork Black River
40.1 mi away
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Us Highway 191 To 1.1 Miles Downstream
#9 Us Highway 191 To 1.1 Miles Downstream
47.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a popular destination for rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment of the river is between 2,000 and 5,000 cubic…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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1.1 Miles Downstream From Us 191 To Confluence Wit Castle Creek
#10 1.1 Miles Downstream From Us 191 To Confluence Wit Castle Creek
48.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in New Mexico is a popular destination for white-water enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the run is between 100 and 600 cubic feet per second…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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Upper Salt Daily
#11 Upper Salt Daily Poor
41.4 mi away
· 68 cfs · below min (400)· Rising +4% / 24h
The most popular stretch of whitewater in Arizona, and the only commercial run in the state outside of the Grand Canyon.  The one-day stretch of the Upper Salt, from Highway 60 to…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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West Boundary Of San Carlos Indian Reservation To Northeast Boundary Of Salt River Canyon Wilderness
#12 West Boundary Of San Carlos Indian Reservation To Northeast Boundary Of Salt River Canyon Wilderness Poor
41.7 mi away
· 68 cfs · below min (400)· Rising +4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters seeking a challenging adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this river is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Confluence Of East/West Forks To 1/4 Mile Above Wildcat Crssing Bridge
#13 Confluence Of East/West Forks To 1/4 Mile Above Wildcat Crssing Bridge Poor
38.4 mi away
· 5 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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1/4 Mile Above Wildcat Crossing Bridge To 1/4 Mile Below Wildcat Crossing Bridge
#14 1/4 Mile Above Wildcat Crossing Bridge To 1/4 Mile Below Wildcat Crossing Bridge Poor
38.5 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -4% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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1/4 Mile Downstream Of Wildcat Crossing Bridge To Nf Boundary
#15 1/4 Mile Downstream Of Wildcat Crossing Bridge To Nf Boundary Poor
39.6 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -4% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Pinetop

The Pinetop area has 21 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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