Advertisement

Best paddling near Telluride

5 paddle runs · 5 ranked · updated 2026-09-24 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Telluride, Colorado — 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 5 of 5 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
S⛰
South Mineral Creek
#1 South Mineral Creek Good
9.1 mi away
· 105 cfs · in range (100-300)· Falling -22% / 24h
The South Mineral Creek River Run in Colorado is a beautiful, scenic float with a mix of calm pools and exciting rapids. The difficulty level is best suited for intermediate…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
A⛰
Animas River
#2 Animas River Marginal
15.0 mi away
· 192 cfs · below min (300)· Falling -22% / 24h· Cold day · 36°F
The Animas River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for the Animas River is between 1,500 and 4,000 cubic feet per second…
Why 48: live conditions (marginal)
48Rated
S⛰
San Miguel River Segment 1
#3 San Miguel River Segment 1 Poor
4.7 mi away
· 152 cfs · below min (500)· Rising +14% / 24h· Cold day · 41°F
The San Miguel River is an exciting river run in the state of Colorado that is perfect for whitewater enthusiasts. Segment 1 of the San Miguel River is approximately 13 miles long…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
S⛰
Saltado Creek
#4 Saltado Creek Poor
15.1 mi away
· 152 cfs · below min (500)· Rising +14% / 24h· Cold day · 41°F
The Saltado Creek, located in Colorado, is a popular whitewater river run that offers thrilling rapids and obstacles for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
B⛰
Beaver Creek
#5 Beaver Creek Poor
17.3 mi away
· 152 cfs · below min (500)· Rising +14% / 24h· Cold day · 41°F
Beaver Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 500-1500 cfs, with the best time to run it being during…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated

Paddling near Telluride

The Telluride area has 6 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 Telluride

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.

How often does it update?

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

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

More paddling in Colorado

All Colorado paddle runs →