Take Out

Lime Creek Take Out is a whitewater exit point located in La Plata County, Colorado, serving paddlers completing runs on this medium-sized stream. The creek flows through mountainous terrain with significant gradient, dropping 802 feet over its 28-mile length. This take-out site is positioned near the lower section of the creek, providing access for kayakers and canoeists finishing their whitewater runs. With an average gradient of 28.2 feet per mile and flows averaging around 3 cubic feet per second, Lime Creek offers technical whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers familiar with moving water.

The site is accessed via coordinates in southwestern Colorado's San Juan region. Paddlers should be aware that Lime Creek maintains moderate to fast current conditions typical of Rocky Mountain streams, and water levels can vary seasonally with peak flows typically occurring in spring from snowmelt. The take-out location provides necessary access for completing whitewater runs on the creek, though specific amenities at this particular site are not documented in the available data.

Paddlers planning to run Lime Creek should have solid whitewater skills and knowledge of current water levels and hazards. The creek's technical nature and gradient make it unsuitable for beginners or those unfamiliar with moving water paddling. Always check current conditions and water flow before launching, and consider running shuttles with a group for safety.