Best paddling near Taylor

9 paddle runs · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Taylor, 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 9 of 9 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
#1 Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
49.6 mi away
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a popular destination for rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 500-1500…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing To Forest Boundary In Section 1, T14N, R15E, Gila And Salt River Meridian
#2 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing To Forest Boundary In Section 1, T14N, R15E, Gila And Salt River Meridian Poor
41.3 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing To 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing
#3 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing To 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing Poor
42.2 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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1/4 Mile Below Chevelon Lake Dam To 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing
#4 1/4 Mile Below Chevelon Lake Dam To 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing Poor
42.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Canyon Creek Springs To Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary
#5 Canyon Creek Springs To Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary Poor
42.7 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run, specifically the segment from Canyon Creek Springs to Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary, is a popular spot for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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West Boundary Of San Carlos Indian Reservation To Northeast Boundary Of Salt River Canyon Wilderness
#6 West Boundary Of San Carlos Indian Reservation To Northeast Boundary Of Salt River Canyon Wilderness Poor
49.5 mi away
· 68 cfs · below min (400)· Rising +4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters seeking a challenging adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this river is…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Upper Salt Daily
#7 Upper Salt Daily Poor
49.8 mi away
· 68 cfs · below min (400)· Rising +4% / 24h
The most popular stretch of whitewater in Arizona, and the only commercial run in the state outside of the Grand Canyon.  The one-day stretch of the Upper Salt, from Highway 60 to…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake
#8 Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake Poor
46.2 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Confluence of Woods Canyon and Chevelon Creek to the South End of Chevelon Lake run in Arizona is a 21-mile stretch of river that is rated as Class II to III. The ideal…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon
#9 One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon Poor
48.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run from One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam to the Confluence with Chevelon Canyon in Arizona is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Taylor

The Taylor area has 9 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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