Best paddling near University Place
25 paddle runs · 25 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near University Place, 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
Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing
Good
39.4 mi away
· 958 cfs · in range (300-8,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Snoqualmie Falls to Plum's Landing river run is a Class II+ to III- section of the Snoqualmie River in Washington. The run starts at the base of Snoqualmie Falls and ends at…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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#2
Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River
34.2 mi away
The Huckleberry Creek to Confluence with Clearwater River Whitewater River Run in the state of Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#3
Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
Fair
41.3 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
The Whitewater River run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 2,000 cfs. The…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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#4
Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Fair
41.3 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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#5
Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
43.6 mi away
The Whitewater River run begins at the headwaters in the Mystic Lake Basin on the north side of Mount Rainier and runs to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park in…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated
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#6
Headwaters To End Of Graves Creek Road And Confluence With Graves Creek
Fair
48.7 mi away
· 738 cfs · below min (900)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular spot for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800-3000 cfs. The segment…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
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#7
Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary
Poor
35.5 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River run from Brothers Wilderness Boundary to Olympic NF Boundary in Washington is a 7.5-mile stretch that offers Class III to IV rapids depending on the…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#8
Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Bounary To Brothers Wilderness Boundary
Poor
38.6 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#9
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Duckabush River
Poor
41.6 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
. The Whitewater River Run, located in the state of Washington, is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The headwaters of the river include all tributaries to the…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#10
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries (Upstream From Station Creek) To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Poor
43.6 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 800 and 2,500 cubic feet per…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
B⛰
#11
Begin At Headwaters To Confluence With Duckabush River
Poor
44.2 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run in Washington state stretches from its headwaters to the confluence with Duckabush River. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 200 - 1000…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#12
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With West Fork Dosewallips River
Poor
44.5 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run is an exciting adventure through the Headwaters of the river, which includes all tributaries to the confluence with West Fork Dosewallips River, located…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#13
Confluence With Station Creek To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park
Poor
45.1 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
. The Whitewater River Run from the Confluence with Station Creek to the Eastern Boundary of Olympic National Park in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#14
Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Olympic National Park
Poor
47.0 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Eastern Boundary of Olympic National Park in Washington State is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#15
Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Poor
48.9 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run in the state of Washington encompasses all tributaries to the confluence with Dosewallips River. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
Paddling near University Place
The University Place area has 25 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 University Place
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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