Best paddling near Shinnston

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

Explore the best paddling near Shinnston, West Virginia — 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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,5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run
#1 ,5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run Marginal
48.6 mi away
· Flood watch· 115 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -17% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run, 5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for white water rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 64: live conditions (marginal)
64Solid
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Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
#2 Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland Good
46.7 mi away
· 196 cfs · in range (180-1,000)· Falling -24% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular whitewater rafting and kayaking destination in the state of Maryland. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500-1000 cfs, which…
Why 62: live conditions (good)
62Solid
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State Park Bridge To North Fork
#3 State Park Bridge To North Fork Poor
46.4 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (250)· Falling -21% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run State Park Bridge To North Fork section in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section…
Why 27: live conditions (poor)
27Rated
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Frazier Creek To .5 Mile Above Us 33
#4 Frazier Creek To .5 Mile Above Us 33 Poor
49.2 mi away
· Flood watch· 31 cfs · below min (150)· Falling -16% / 24h
The Frazier Creek to .5 Mile Above Us 33 segment of the Whitewater River Run in West Virginia is a challenging and exhilarating experience for experienced whitewater enthusiasts…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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Shears Hollow To Private Land
#5 Shears Hollow To Private Land Poor
49.3 mi away
· Flood watch· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Shears Hollow to Private Land section of the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. This six-mile section is rated as a Class…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
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Private Land To Dry Fork
#6 Private Land To Dry Fork Poor
49.4 mi away
· Flood watch· 66 cfs · below min (370)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Private Land to Dry Fork in West Virginia is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
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Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
#7 Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood Poor
39.3 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Otter Creek To Blackwater
#8 Otter Creek To Blackwater Poor
42.4 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The Otter Creek to Blackwater segment of the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Enter Otter Creek Wilderness To Exit Otter Creek Wilderness
#9 Enter Otter Creek Wilderness To Exit Otter Creek Wilderness Poor
43.0 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The Otter Creek Wilderness run in West Virginia is a popular whitewater trip for adventurous kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 2000…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
#10 North Fork To Hickory Lick Run Poor
43.0 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The North Fork to Hickory Lick Run on the Whitewater River in West Virginia is a challenging whitewater run with a class rating of III-IV. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Glady Fork River To Otter Creek
#11 Glady Fork River To Otter Creek Poor
44.2 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The Glady Fork River to Otter Creek section in West Virginia is a popular whitewater river run for paddlers of various skill levels. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Laurel Fork River To Glady Fork River
#12 Laurel Fork River To Glady Fork River Poor
48.3 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
. The Laurel Fork River to Glady Fork River run in West Virginia is a popular whitewater destination, featuring Class II to III rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Waterfall Run To Dry Fork
#13 Waterfall Run To Dry Fork Poor
48.3 mi away
· 200 cfs · below min (3,000)
The Whitewater River, located in the state of West Virginia, offers a variety of runs for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. One of the most popular routes is the Waterfall Run to…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Shinnston

The Shinnston 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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