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Take-out AK

Take Out

Matanuska - 1. Lions Head (AK)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 5.0 – 12.0 FT
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the end of the challenging Lions Head section, characterized by its tight technical lines and required precise maneuvering between rocky obstacles. Paddlers must navigate carefully through the final constricted channel, with potential hazardous hydraulics and limited escape routes that demand full attention and skilled boat control.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.2 mi
Directions
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1. Lions Head
Matanuska
III+ 7.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater