PaddleToday: River Conditions

Choose your next river paddle with current conditions in view. PaddleToday helps kayakers and canoeists compare routes for today or the weekend, understand condition scores, and check the details before heading out.

FIND A RIVER THAT FITS YOUR DAY
Browse nearby routes or explore another area on the map. Compare condition scores, route distance, and difficulty to build your shortlist.

UNDERSTAND THE CONDITIONS
See how water levels, weather, and available data shape the recommendation. Review the explanation behind a score, check how current the information is, and see where confidence is limited. Live scores and forecasts depend on the data available for each route.

CHECK THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Review put-ins, take-outs, estimated paddling time, shuttle information, and available access, hazard, and camping notes. Bring the questions that matter for your trip into one place.

LOOK AHEAD TO THE WEEKEND
Explore weekend options with forecast context where available. Compare shorter outings and routes with camping information to find a trip that fits your plans.

KEEP YOUR FAVORITES CLOSE
Save rivers for quick condition checks when you are ready to paddle again.

COVERAGE AND CONDITIONS
Browse supported rivers in the app to check coverage for your area. Route information, live scores, and forecasts vary with available sources.

PaddleToday is a planning aid. Conditions, access, and hazards can change. Check official sources, local restrictions, weather, and your group's ability before launching. A condition score is not a safety guarantee.

Recent changes:
Faster first loads for Explore and Weekend, smoother tab navigation, and more responsive Android maps. Nearby routes load first, with nationwide search still available. Improved offline caching keeps more boards ready when you return.