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Put-in CA

Put In

Cuyama - Highway 166 to Twitchell Reservoir (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
Cuyama River below Buckhorn Cyn near Santa Maria CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Cuyama River run, characterized by a swift initial entry point with potential debris and shallow water during low flow periods. Paddlers should be prepared for potential rocky conditions and carefully scout the initial downstream route, as the rapid's characteristics can change dramatically with water levels and seasonal variations.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
15.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Highway 166 to Twitchell Reservoir
Cuyama
III-IV 20.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater