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Take-out IA

Take Out

Raccoon - B) Commerce Ledges (Walnut Woods SP), near Des Moines (PnP) (IA)

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Gauge Conditions
Raccoon River at 63rd Street at Des Moines, IA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 4,500.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Take Out
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Description
Take Out marks the final navigable section of this Commerce Ledges stretch, characterized by a relatively straightforward exit point with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow areas and potential debris near the riverbank, and ensure a clean approach to the takeout to avoid any unexpected obstacles or strainers.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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B) Commerce Ledges (Walnut Woods SP), near Des Moines (PnP)
Raccoon
I-II(III) 1.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater