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Put-in HI

Put In

Koaie Stream - Koai Camp to Waimea Canyon (HI)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Waialae Str at alt 3,820 ft near Waimea, Kauai, HI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid on Koaie Stream is located at the entry point for the challenging canyon run, marking the transition from relatively calm water to more technical terrain. Limited information is available about specific features, but paddlers should be prepared for potential hidden obstacles and rapidly changing water conditions typical of remote Hawaiian stream environments. Due to the unknown difficulty rating, extreme caution and scouting are strongly recommended before attempting this section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
5.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Koai Camp to Waimea Canyon
Koaie Stream
IV-V(V+) 7.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater