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Take-out CO

Take Out

Colorado - 12. Big Sur (CO)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Colorado River near Cameo, Co. Upstream Primary

Runnable: 18,000.0 – 25,000.0 CFS

24,000 is the optimal flow for Big Sur (flows based on Stafford & McCutchen).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the end of the Big Sur section, serving as a critical exit point for boaters. While specific details are limited, the rapid's name suggests it requires careful navigation and precise maneuvering to successfully complete the run and exit the river.