Best paddling near Union

8 paddle runs · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Union, 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 8 of 8 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
#1 Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River Good
43.1 mi away
· 446 cfs · in range (400-20,000)
The Whitewater River Run Segment A is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in Virginia. The route begins at the Route 42 Bridge and ends at the confluence with the…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
#2 Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park Good
34.3 mi away
· 283 cfs · below min (300)
The whitewater river run Segment D in Virginia is a 6.4-mile stretch of the Cowpasture River from Gathright Dam to State Route 687 Bridge at Clearwater Park. The ideal streamflow…
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam to Mason Branch
#3 Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam to Mason Branch
48.8 mi away
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
#4 Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge Poor
33.0 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The whitewater river run in West Virginia from Meadow Creek Junction to the Route U.S. 19 Bridge is a popular stretch of river for experienced paddlers. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
#5 The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River Poor
45.6 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in West Virginia is a popular destination for river enthusiasts seeking a thrilling adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
#6 Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss Poor
49.2 mi away
· Flood watch· 110 cfs · below min (420)· Falling -13% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run on the Gauley River in West Virginia is a popular destination for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
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Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
#7 Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge Poor
47.2 mi away
· 105 cfs · below min (600)
The Whitewater River Run Segment B, from the Confluence with Bullpasture River to Route 42 Bridge, is a Class III-IV rapid that spans approximately 6.5 miles. The ideal streamflow…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
#8 Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw Poor
48.5 mi away
· 27 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Segment A, located in the state of Virginia, is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Union

The Union area has 8 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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