Best paddling near Red Feather Lake

13 paddle runs · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Red Feather Lake, 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 13 of 13 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Spencer Heights
#1 Spencer Heights Good
17.0 mi away
· 431 cfs · in range (150-1,500)· Windy · 33 mph
The Spencer Heights River Run in Colorado offers a thrilling Class III-IV whitewater experience, with challenging rapids such as Sledgehammer and Staircase. This section of the…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
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Rustic (Upper)
#2 Rustic (Upper) Good
12.7 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
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Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
#3 Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
2.4 mi away
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Upper Narrows
#4 Upper Narrows Good
17.6 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
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Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out
#5 Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out Good
17.9 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
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Lower Narrows
#6 Lower Narrows Good
18.0 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
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Middle Narrows
#7 Middle Narrows Good
18.0 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
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End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
#8 End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
3.2 mi away
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11N, R72W
#9 Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11N, R72W Poor
7.5 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (200)
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Upper North Fork
#10 Upper North Fork Poor
9.1 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (200)· Windy · 26 mph
The Upper North Fork River in Colorado is a Class III run that is best floated in the spring and early summer when the water levels are high. The main obstacles on this run…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11N, R72W
#11 Intermittent Stream To Junction With Co Division Of Wildlife Angler Access Trail In Sw 1/4 Sec 22, T11N, R72W Poor
9.9 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (200)
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10N, R75W To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10N, R74W
#12 Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10N, R75W To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10N, R74W Poor
5.1 mi away
· 31 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -7% / 24h
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W
#13 Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W Poor
12.4 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 Red Feather Lake

The Red Feather Lake area has 13 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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