Best paddling near Port Angeles
77 paddle runs · 77 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Port Angeles, Washington — 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 77 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Hoh River
Good
11.6 mi away
· 501 cfs · in range (300-1,500)
The Whitewater River in Washington State is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The river is approximately 21 miles long and runs from its headwaters to its confluence…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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#2
Headwaters To End Of North Fork Quinault Road
Good
17.1 mi away
· 491 cfs · below min (500)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to End of North Fork Quinault Road in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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#3
Begins Former Backwaters Of Lake Mills Created By The Former Glines Canyon Dam To Mouth At The The Strait Of Juan De Fuca
0.6 mi away
The whitewater river run begins at the former backwaters of Lake Mills, created by the former Glines Canyon Dam, and runs to the mouth at the Strait of Juan De Fuca in Washington…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#4
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
2.3 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is an exciting whitewater rafting adventure located in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,000 to 3,000 cubic…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#5
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
2.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a thrilling adventure for kayakers and rafters alike. The ideal streamflow range for the river is between 200 and 800 cfs, providing a moderate to high…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#6
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
2.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for kayaking, rafting, and fishing enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 600 and…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#7
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
2.6 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking a challenging and scenic adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#8
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Idaho Creek
2.9 mi away
. The Whitewater River run in Washington state is a popular destination for kayakers, rafters, and other water enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#9
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek
3.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington is a popular destination for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 4000 cubic feet…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#10
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek
3.4 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for both beginner and experienced kayakers. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 1,500-4,000…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#11
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
3.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts looking for a challenging and exciting adventure. The river runs from its…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#12
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Ends 1.4 Miles Upstream From Confluence With Elwha River
3.7 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state is a thrilling ride for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300-700 cfs, as higher flows can be…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#13
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
3.8 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300-800 cubic feet per…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#14
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Elwha River
3.9 mi away
The Whitewater River Run, which includes all tributaries to the confluence with Elwha River, is a popular destination in the state of Washington for whitewater enthusiasts. The…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#15
Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Boulder Creek
4.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 600 and 1200 cfs. The river is…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
Paddling near Port Angeles
The Port Angeles area has 87 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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