Best paddling near Wolcott
20 paddle runs · 20 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Wolcott, 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 15 of 20 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pumphouse
Good
14.5 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (900-5,800)· Windy · 29 mph
The Pumphouse River Run on the Colorado River is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. This stretch of water features several challenging rapids, including Yarmony…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 5.0★ from 1 review
81Elite
C⛰
#2
Colorado River Segment 4
Prime
17.7 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (750-2,500)
The Whitewater River Run Colorado River Segment 4 is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the Colorado River is between…
Why 81: live conditions (prime)
81Elite
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#3
Gore Canyon
Prime
18.4 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (750-2,500)· Windy · 29 mph
Gore Canyon on the Colorado River is a challenging Class V+ river run that is only recommended for expert kayakers and rafters. The river features several obstacles, including…
Why 78: live conditions (prime)
78Top-rated
C⛰
#4
Colorado River Segment 5
Good
14.7 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (900-5,800)
The Colorado River Segment 5, also known as the Whitewater River Run, is a popular stretch for whitewater rafting enthusiasts in Colorado. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
S⛰
#5
State Bridge to Burns
Good
11.2 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (500-6,000)· Windy · 29 mph
The State Bridge to Burns river run on the Colorado River in Colorado is a Class II-III river with a few Class IV rapids. The best time to float this section is during May and…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
L⛰
#6
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek)
Good
9.5 mi away
· 604 cfs · in range (300-3,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Lower Arosyaqui River Run in Colorado on the Blue River is a Class II-III section of water with several obstacles including boulders, small drops, and rapids. The best time to…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
L⛰
#7
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek)
Good
9.5 mi away
· 604 cfs · in range (300-3,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Lower Blue River run in Colorado is a scenic, high desert float that spans from Green Mountain to Spring Creek. This 7-mile stretch is mostly Class II with some Class III…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
L⛰
#8
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek)
Good
9.5 mi away
· 604 cfs · in range (300-3,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The Lower Blue Green Mountain to Spring Creek river run on the Blue River in Colorado is a Class II-III white water run with a few Class IV drops. The run is about 8 miles long…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
S⛰
#9
South Section Line Sec 34, T1N, R83W To Confluence With Decker Creek
Good
19.5 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (900-5,800)
The South Section Line run of the Whitewater River in Colorado is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 500-1000…
Why 75: live conditions (good)
75Top-rated
S⛰
#10
State Bridge to Two Bridges
Good
15.0 mi away
· 1,120 cfs · in range (700-4,000)· Windy · 29 mph
The State Bridge to Two Bridges river run on the Colorado River is a Class III-IV rapids experience that showcases some of Colorado's most incredible scenery. With its challenging…
Why 74: live conditions (good)
74Top-rated
L⛰
#11
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek)
Good
9.5 mi away
· 604 cfs · in range (299-10,000)· Falling -5% / 24h
The lower section of the Blue River in Colorado, from Rome to Leslie Gulch, is a Class II-III river run that is suitable for intermediate paddlers. The best time to float this…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
A⛰
#12
Avon Whitewater Park
10.8 mi away
Located either side of "Bob the Bridge" on Avon Rd in Avon, CO, the Avon Whitewater Park has 3 features called Bob, Bob Sr. and Bob Jr. Parking is best in the Beaver Creek Parking…
Why 50: a defined runnable stretch
50Solid
U⛰
#13
Upper Blue (Blue River CG to Columbine Landing)
Poor
17.9 mi away
· 54 cfs · below min (200)
The Upper Blue River CG to Columbine Landing river run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a moderate to difficult level Class III river. The best time to float this section of…
Why 21: live conditions (poor)
21Rated
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#14
Riverbend to Edwards (Upper Eagle)
Poor
11.3 mi away
· 85 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -10% / 24h
When the river is running this is a great run. Plenty of sustained whitewater. Not a lot of eddies and the river runoff can be extremely cold so dress appropriately. 1500+ cfs…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#15
Colorado River Segment 6
Poor
11.4 mi away
· 12 cfs · below min (900)· Falling -15% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Colorado River Segment 6 is a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts seeking a thrilling whitewater experience. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Wolcott
The Wolcott area has 21 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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