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Put-in HI

Put In

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

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Honolii Stream near Papaikou, HI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 15,000.0 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
The Put In rapid on Hawaii's Wailuku River serves as the initial entry point for the Hilo Run through Waikaloa River State Park, marking the start of a potentially challenging descent. While specifics about this rapid's exact characteristics are limited, paddlers should anticipate careful navigation through the river's initial section and be prepared for potential hydraulic features typical of Hawaiian volcanic river environments.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 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