Best paddling near Skykomish
25 paddle runs · 25 ranked · updated 2026-09-20 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Skykomish, 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 25 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
Marginal
17.5 mi away
· 414 cfs · below min (700)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence of Tye and Foss Rivers to Gold Bar in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 54: live conditions (marginal)
54Solid
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#2
Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
Marginal
17.5 mi away
· 414 cfs · below min (700)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Troublesome Creek to Confluence with South Fork Skykomish River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 54: live conditions (marginal)
54Solid
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#3
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road
Poor
13.6 mi away
· 130 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 3,000 cubic feet…
Why 19: live conditions (poor)
19Rated
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#4
Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Poor
14.3 mi away
· 130 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in Washington is a Class III-IV stretch of whitewater with a total segment mileage of 4.2…
Why 19: live conditions (poor)
19Rated
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#5
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Foss River
Poor
0.9 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with East Fork Foss River in Washington state is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#6
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With West Fork Foss River
Poor
0.9 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
. The Whitewater River Run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with West Fork Foss River in Washington is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#7
Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 11, T24N, R13E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
1.1 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#8
Outlet Of Delta Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
2.0 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from the Outlet of Delta Lake to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary in Washington is a thrilling excursion for experienced kayakers and rafters. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#9
Confluence Of East And West Forks Of Foss River To Confluence With Tye River
Poor
3.3 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from the confluence of East and West Forks of Foss River to confluence with Tye River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#10
Headwaters In Se 1/4 Of Sec 14, T26N, R13E To Confluence With Foss River
Poor
3.3 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River
Poor
8.4 mi away
· 97 cfs · below min (700)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a tributary of the Tye River in the state of Washington, and it flows through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. The ideal streamflow range for this river…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#12
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Miller River
Poor
5.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River in the state of Washington is a popular destination for adventurous kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500 and 1500…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With West Fork Miller River
Poor
5.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in Washington state is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, offering a challenging and scenic river course that passes through the Alpine…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Headwaters At Outlet Of Trico Lake In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 5 T24N, R14E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
5.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
6.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Lake Dorothy to Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Skykomish
The Skykomish area has 29 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 Skykomish
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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