Cheakamus River (Paradise Valley Run) II
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
The Cheakamus River's Paradise Valley Run offers paddlers a Class II section located in the Squamish area of British Columbia. The run is situated at coordinates 49.88625, -123.17995 in southwestern Canada, providing a moderate whitewater experience suitable for intermediate paddlers developing their skills.
This section of the Cheakamus River serves as a play spot, making it an ideal location for practicing and refining paddling techniques. The gentle rapids and features along this run allow paddlers to work on their maneuvers in a controlled environment without the intensity of higher-class whitewater. The Paradise Valley Run combines accessibility with enough technical challenge to keep paddlers engaged and improving their abilities.
The location's designation as a play spot indicates that paddlers can spend extended time working on specific skills or simply enjoying the water in a focused practice setting. The Squamish region offers convenient access to this paddle location for both local and visiting paddlers seeking intermediate whitewater experiences on the Cheakamus River system.