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Take-out HI

Take Out

Wailuku River (Hilo Run) - Waikaloa River State Park to HI 20 (HI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 300.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the end of this challenging section of the Wailuku River, where paddlers must carefully navigate a complex exit point with potential hydraulic hazards. The rapid's proximity to rocky shorelines and potential flow variations demand precise maneuvering and situational awareness, requiring paddlers to select a clean line and maintain controlled momentum through the takeout zone.
Location

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Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.5 mi
Directions
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Waikaloa River State Park to HI 20
Wailuku River (Hilo Run)
III-V(V+) 3.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater