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Take-out CO

Take Out

San Miguel - 04. Specie Creek to Beaver Creek (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Acceptable flow range (see 2016 San Miguel Flow Report)

Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid on the San Miguel River's Specie Creek to Beaver Creek section presents a challenging passage with potential hazards from scattered rock gardens and unpredictable hydraulics. Paddlers should carefully scout the rapid's line, paying close attention to potential pin and entrapment risks among the rocky riverbed. Navigation requires precise maneuvering and awareness of potential shifting water channels during different flow conditions.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.5 mi
Directions
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04. Specie Creek to Beaver Creek
San Miguel
II+(III) 9.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater