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Take-out CO

Take Out

Slate River - 01. Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful CG (CO)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Slate River above Baxter Gl @hwy 135 near Crested Butte, CO Downstream Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Optimal flows: 700 - 2500. The gauge has moved downstream, possibly affecting the actual flows. Flow range based on 2013 Gunnison Flow Study

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out marks the conclusion of the Slate River run, characterized by a shallow, technical exit requiring careful navigation through scattered rocks and potential low-water obstacles. Paddlers should be prepared to read the water carefully and potentially portage or line their boats depending on current flow conditions and water level.