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Put In is a whitewater access point on Elk Creek, a tributary of the Animas River located in San Juan County, Colorado. This site serves as a launch point for paddlers looking to access the creek's whitewater sections. Being a put-in on a tributary system, the site is primarily designed for kayakers and canoeists seeking to run whitewater in the San Juan Mountains region. The location provides access to a flowing creek environment that typically offers moderate to challenging water conditions depending on seasonal flows and recent precipitation.