Best paddling near Shaftsbury
17 paddle runs · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Shaftsbury, Vermont — 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 17 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
N⛰
#1
Ny/Vt State Line To Arlington, Vt
Good
8.2 mi away
· 817 cfs · in range (600-2,500)· Falling -13% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
L⛰
#2
Lye Brook Wilderness Boundary To Confluence Of Batten Kill
Good
12.9 mi away
· 817 cfs · in range (600-2,500)· Falling -13% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
H⛰
#3
Headwaters To Confluence With West River (End Of Sherman Road)
12.2 mi away
The Whitewater River's Headwaters to Confluence with West River is a popular kayaking and canoeing destination located in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
F⛰
#4
First Bridge Upstream On Route 100 To Confluence With West River
18.6 mi away
. The Whitewater River Run from the First Bridge Upstream on Route 100 to the confluence with the West River in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
H⛰
#5
Headwaters To First Bridge
Poor
2.4 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to First Bridge in Vermont has an ideal streamflow range of 250-1000 cfs. It is rated as a Class III-IV river segment with a distance of…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
B⛰
#6
Branch Pond To Proclamation Boundary
Poor
4.8 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from Branch Pond to Proclamation Boundary in Vermont is a class III-IV whitewater run with a total segment mileage of 10.6 miles. It is an exciting and…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
F⛰
#7
First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
Poor
5.9 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from First Bridge to Walloomsac Brook in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters alike. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
H⛰
#8
Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
Poor
7.2 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
W⛰
#9
Woodford To Woodford Hollow
Poor
7.3 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run from Woodford to Woodford Hollow in Vermont is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
S⛰
#10
Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
Poor
9.7 mi away
· 77 cfs · below min (550)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run Stamford Town Line to Confluence with City Stream in Vermont is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
H⛰
#11
Headwaters To Proclamation Boundary
Poor
8.4 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River in Vermont offers a thrilling run from its Headwaters to the Proclamation Boundary. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 400 cfs. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#12
Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
Poor
9.6 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River run Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this section of…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
W⛰
#13
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Batten Kill
Poor
13.0 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for kayaking and whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Vermont. The Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Batten Kill segment of the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#14
Headwaters To End Of Kendall Farm Road
Poor
13.5 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River in Vermont offers an exciting river run from the Headwaters to the End of Kendall Farm Road. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300 and…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
E⛰
#15
End Of Kendall Farm Road To Confluence With West River
Poor
13.6 mi away
· 269 cfs · below min (2,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Whitewater River Run from End of Kendall Farm Road to Confluence with West River in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Shaftsbury
The Shaftsbury area has 17 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 Shaftsbury
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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