Take Out

Lime Creek Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point located in San Juan County, Colorado along a medium-sized river system. This is a headwater stream characterized by a steep gradient of 28.2 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddlers seeking moderately technical sections. The creek drops 802 feet in elevation over its course and maintains an average flow of 3.12 cubic feet per second with moderate current velocity of 0.96 feet per second.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a whitewater environment with significant gradient and current. The stream's classification as Stream Order 4 indicates it has merged with several smaller tributaries upstream, resulting in consistent water volume and flow characteristics typical of intermediate-level whitewater runs. The steepness of the terrain means this section likely features continuous moving water with various obstacles common to mountainous creek environments.

This access point serves as an exit for whitewater boaters completing upstream runs on Lime Creek. The site is located in the southwestern Colorado mountains, approximately 3,079 miles upstream from the creek's ultimate confluence with the sea via the Animas River system. Boaters should verify current water conditions and access permissions before visiting.