Best paddling near Wellington

4 paddle runs · 4 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Wellington, 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 4 of 4 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Filter Plant
#1 Filter Plant Poor
15.3 mi away
· 38 cfs · below min (350)· Falling -58% / 24h· Windy · 31 mph
The fbcoqyvxmjmiw river run in Colorado is a challenging Class III-IV run that features numerous obstacles, including several large boulders and tight, technical rapids. The best…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Filter Plant
#2 Filter Plant Poor
15.3 mi away
· 38 cfs · below min (350)· Falling -58% / 24h· Windy · 31 mph
The Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado is a popular Class II-III river run. The run starts at the Filter Plant Dam and ends at the take-out at Picnic…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W
#3 Co Dow Anlger Access Trail To Nf Boundary On East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W Poor
18.9 mi away
· 49 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run Co Dow Anlger Access Trail to Nf Boundary on East Section Line, Sec 24, T11N, R72W in Colorado is a popular river run for whitewater enthusiasts. The…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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Lower North Fork
#4 Lower North Fork Poor
11.9 mi away
· 4 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +72% / 24h· Windy · 33 mph
The Lower North Fork River Run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting stretch of river that offers Class II-III rapids. The run is about 7 miles long and features several fun…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Wellington

The Wellington area has 4 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 Wellington

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.

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