Best paddling near Union Gap

26 paddle runs · 26 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Union Gap, 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 26 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 9, T14N, R11E To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary
#1 Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 9, T14N, R11E To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary Prime
21.3 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Muddy Fork Cowlitz River
#2 Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Muddy Fork Cowlitz River Prime
28.2 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters looking for a challenging run in the Goat Rocks Wilderness in Washington State. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Mt. Ranier Np/Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River
#3 Mt. Ranier Np/Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River Prime
28.2 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River
#4 Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River Prime
28.9 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in the Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with Clear Fork Cowlitz River is a popular destination for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Junction Of Muddy And Clear Forks Cowlitz To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
#5 Junction Of Muddy And Clear Forks Cowlitz To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary Prime
29.0 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run at the junction of Muddy and Clear Forks, Cowlitz to Gifford Pinchot NF Boundary in the state of Washington is a thrilling adventure for both novice and…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary
#6 Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary Prime
29.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Gifford Pinchot NF Boundary to Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
#7 Confluence With Chinook Creek To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park Prime
31.0 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Confluence with Chinook Creek to Southern Boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon
#8 Begins 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon To Ends 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon Prime
32.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
#9 Begins 1/4 Mile South Of Box Canyon To Southern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park Prime
32.4 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek
#10 Headwaters On The Southeast Flank Of Mount Rainier At An Elevation Of 5500 Ft To Confluence With Chinook Creek Prime
36.1 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run is a thrilling adventure for whitewater enthusiasts. It begins at the headwaters on the southeast flank of Mount Rainier at an elevation of 5500 ft and…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon
#11 Headwaters At The Terminus Of The Ingraham Glacier To Ends 1/4 Mile North Of Box Canyon Prime
36.5 mi away
· 1,150 cfs · in range (700-2,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
There outstanding views of Mount Rainier from some locations but mostly dense forest precludes views. The best view is from the box Canyon Overlook. Forests flanking river burned…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
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Yakima River Segment 1
#12 Yakima River Segment 1 Prime
31.5 mi away
· 3,260 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 1, located in Washington state, is a popular whitewater river run for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 85: live conditions (prime)
85Elite
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Yakima River Segment 2
#13 Yakima River Segment 2 Good
29.3 mi away
· 756 cfs · in range (500-10,000)
The Yakima River Segment 2 in Washington state is a popular whitewater river run that spans approximately 18 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 800-2000…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
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Rock Creek Complex (Klickitat County)
#14 Rock Creek Complex (Klickitat County) Good
48.6 mi away
· 3,720 cfs · in range (3,000-8,000)
The Rock Creek Complex, located in Klickitat County, Oregon, is a popular whitewater river run for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Class ratings for the run can range from Class…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10N, R8E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E
#15 Road 2809 Bridge Crossing In Sw1/4 Of Sec 8, T10N, R8E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 21, T11N, R8E Good
38.5 mi away
· 541 cfs · in range (400-6,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated

Paddling near Union Gap

The Union Gap area has 26 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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