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Take-out NM

Take Out

Rio Chama - 03. Los Ojos to El Vado Lake (NM)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the end of this river section, signaling the transition from river to lake environment as paddlers approach El Vado Lake. While specific technical details are limited, careful navigation is required during the transition zone where river currents begin to flatten and spread into the lake's broader waters. Paddlers should be prepared for potential wind and changing water conditions as they near the lake's entrance.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
15.0 mi
Directions
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03. Los Ojos to El Vado Lake
Rio Chama
I-III 16.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater