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Access Site CO

Take Out below #5

Arkansas River Riverside Ditch

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: CO
County: Chaffee
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 38.95529900, -106.19400000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV Arkansas - 02. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch
6.4 mi • 71 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 300.00-3500.00 cfs
Arkansas River below Granite, CO
-- • 200.00-3500.00 cfs
Arkansas River near Nathrop, CO
Whitewater Runs on Arkansas River
16 runs (8 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Take Out below #5 is a whitewater access point on the Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado, located near the town of Buena Vista. This takeout is positioned below rapid #5, making it a convenient exit point for paddlers running the popular upper Arkansas section. The site provides access to one of Colorado's most frequently paddled whitewater stretches, which attracts kayakers and canoeists of varying skill levels throughout the boating season.
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