Best paddling in Nevada
33 paddle runs · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season
Explore the best paddling in Nevada — 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 33 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a Class III-IV whitewater river run located in Nevada, with an ideal streamflow range of 400-800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The segment mileage of the…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this creek is between 200-500 cfs, which typically occurs…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Unfortunately, there is no Little Cottonwood Creek in the state of Nevada. However, there is a Little Cottonwood Creek located in Utah which is a popular destination for…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a whitewater river located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 100-300 cubic feet per second. This class…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 150-300 cfs, as this ensures a thrilling…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
. Little Cottonwood Creek is a popular whitewater river run in Nevada which is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The ideal stream flow range for this river is…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this river is around 300-700 cubic feet per second (cfs)…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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Little Cottonwood Creek
Little Cottonwood Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 400 cubic feet per second…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Van Horn Creek
The Van Horn Creek section of the Whitewater River Run in Nevada is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Van Horn Creek
The Van Horn Creek section of the Whitewater River in Nevada is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 1,500…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Van Horn Creek
Van Horn Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 100 and 200 cfs. The river is rated as class…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Van Horn Creek
The Van Horn Creek is a whitewater river run located in the state of Nevada. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 400 and 1,000 cfs, with the best time to go being…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Van Horn Creek
The Van Horn Creek, located in Nevada, is a popular whitewater river run known for its challenging rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
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Paddling in Nevada
Nevada has 89 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 in Nevada
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.