Best paddling near Sedona

4 paddle runs · 4 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Sedona, 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 4 of 4 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Indian Gardens
#1 Indian Gardens Poor
7.2 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (200)· Windy · 25 mph
The Indian Gardens river run in Arizona is a 5-mile section of the Colorado River that is great for intermediate to advanced river runners. This run is full of technical rapids…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters In Sec 14, T19N, R5E To Confluence With Oak Creek
#2 Headwaters In Sec 14, T19N, R5E To Confluence With Oak Creek Poor
12.6 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a challenging and exciting whitewater adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200-600 cfs, although it can be run at…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery To Private Land In Sec 5, T17N,R6E
#3 Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery To Private Land In Sec 5, T17N,R6E Poor
13.5 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (200)
The WhiteWater River, which runs from Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery to private land in Sec 5, T17N, R6E in Arizona, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15N, R6E
#4 Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15N, R6E Poor
14.6 mi away
· 7 cfs · below min (100)
The Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary to Private Land in Sec 32, T15N, R6E is a popular whitewater river run in Arizona. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Sedona

The Sedona area has 4 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 Sedona

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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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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