Best paddling in Vermont
20 paddle runs · 20 ranked · updated 2026-08-01 · in season
Explore the best paddling in Vermont — 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
Confluence With Otter Creek To Ten Kilns Brook
The Whitewater River run Confluence With Otter Creek To Ten Kilns Brook in Vermont is a popular spot for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
F⛰
#2
First Bridge Upstream On Route 100 To Confluence With West River
. The Whitewater River Run from the First Bridge Upstream on Route 100 to the confluence with the West River in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
H⛰
#3
Headwaters To Confluence With West River (End Of Sherman Road)
The Whitewater River's Headwaters to Confluence with West River is a popular kayaking and canoeing destination located in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#4
South Wallington To Emerald Lake
The Whitewater River run from South Wallington to Emerald Lake in Vermont is a popular destination for paddlers seeking challenging rapids and beautiful scenery. The ideal…
Why 65: a defined runnable stretch
65Top-rated
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#5
Lye Brook Wilderness Boundary To Confluence Of Batten Kill
Good
· 679 cfs · in range (600-2,500)· Falling -39% / 24h
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
B⛰
#6
Branch Pond To Proclamation Boundary
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Branch Pond to Proclamation Boundary in Vermont is a class III-IV whitewater run with a total segment mileage of 10.6 miles. It is an exciting and…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#7
First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from First Bridge to Walloomsac Brook in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters alike. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#8
Headwaters To First Bridge
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to First Bridge in Vermont has an ideal streamflow range of 250-1000 cfs. It is rated as a Class III-IV river segment with a distance of…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
H⛰
#9
Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
S⛰
#10
Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Stamford Town Line to Confluence with City Stream in Vermont is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#11
Woodford To Woodford Hollow
Marginal
· 313 cfs · below min (550)· Falling -44% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Woodford to Woodford Hollow in Vermont is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 49: live conditions (marginal)
49Rated
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#12
Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
Poor
· 86 cfs · below min (600)· Falling -51% / 24h
. The Whitewater River Run Proclamation Boundary to Proclamation Boundary is a popular rafting destination in Vermont. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is…
Why 18: live conditions (poor)
18Rated
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#13
Arlington, Vt To Manchester, Vt
Poor
· 399 cfs · below min (2,000)
The Whitewater River Run from Arlington, VT to Manchester, VT is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#14
End Of Kendall Farm Road To Confluence With West River
Poor
· 399 cfs · below min (2,000)
The Whitewater River Run from End of Kendall Farm Road to Confluence with West River in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
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#15
Headwaters To Crossing Of Route 100 Near Route 155
Poor
· 399 cfs · below min (2,000)
The White River in Vermont offers a fantastic whitewater river run from Headwaters to Crossing of Route 100 near Route 155. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 17: live conditions (poor)
17Rated
Paddling in Vermont
Vermont has 26 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 Vermont
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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