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Access Site CO

Take Out

Snake River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: CO
County: Summit
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.60280000, -106.01300000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV Take-out Snake River - 01. Keystone Lodge to Swan Mtn Rd
130 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 200.00-500.00 cfs
Snake River near Montezuma, CO
Whitewater Runs on Snake River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on the Snake River in Summit County, Colorado serves as an exit point for whitewater paddlers completing runs on this major river system. The Snake River at this location is characterized by significant gradient and flow, with an average velocity of 10.81 feet per second and a steep average gradient of 15.8 feet per mile. Located in the headwaters region of the Snake River, this take-out provides access to one of the West's most significant river systems, which eventually flows over 1,400 miles to reach the Columbia River.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that the Snake River at this elevation and proximity to the source maintains cold water temperatures and swift current conditions typical of high-gradient mountain rivers. The water body carries substantial flow volume averaging nearly 50,000 cubic feet per second, indicating powerful hydraulics and the need for experienced boaters. The terrain and conditions here reflect the river's status as a major tributary system draining a watershed of over 86,000 square miles.

Access details and specific amenities at this particular take-out location are not provided in the available data. Boaters should contact local river management agencies or outfitters familiar with this section of the Snake River for current information about parking, facilities, and seasonal conditions before planning their trip.