Best paddling near Woody Creek

8 paddle runs · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Woody Creek, 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 8 of 8 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Castle Creek
#1 Castle Creek Fair
7.9 mi away
· 264 cfs · below min (300)· Windy · 30 mph
Castle Creek River Run on the Taylor River in Colorado is a Class III to IV river run, with a few Class V rapids. The best time to float is from late May to early July when the…
Why 61: live conditions (fair)
61Solid
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Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)
#2 Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) Marginal
19.6 mi away
· 449 cfs · below min (600)· Falling -3% / 24h· Windy · 30 mph
The Carbondale to Westbank Pink to Black River run on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class II to III river, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The best time to…
Why 58: live conditions (marginal)
58Solid
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Catherine Store Section
#3 Catherine Store Section Poor
15.9 mi away
· 261 cfs · below min (600)· Windy · 30 mph
The Catherine Store section of the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is a Class III river run with a moderate difficulty level. The best time to float this section is during the…
Why 34: live conditions (poor)
34Rated
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Beaver Lake To Sweet Jessup Headgate
#4 Beaver Lake To Sweet Jessup Headgate Poor
17.6 mi away
· 113 cfs · below min (400)
The Whitewater River Run from Beaver Lake to Sweet Jessup Headgate in Colorado is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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Avalanche Down
#5 Avalanche Down Poor
18.1 mi away
· 113 cfs · below min (400)· Thunderstorms in forecast
The Avalanche Down River Run on the Crystal River in Colorado is a thrilling Class IV-V run with challenging rapids and obstacles such as drops, boulder gardens, and steep chutes…
Why 23: live conditions (poor)
23Rated
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North Fork--Headwaters To Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Boundary
#6 North Fork--Headwaters To Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Boundary Poor
17.2 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With South Fork
#7 Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With South Fork Poor
17.4 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -6% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Crystal Mill Falls
#8 Crystal Mill Falls Poor
19.1 mi away
· 113 cfs · below min (1,000)· Windy · 25 mph
The Crystal Mill Falls river run on the Crystal River in Colorado is a Class III-IV rapids section with several challenging obstacles, including Sledgehammer, Hell's Half Mile…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Woody Creek

The Woody Creek 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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