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Put In is a whitewater access point on Tenmile Creek in Mendocino County, California. Tenmile Creek is a medium-sized stream with a total length of 41.67 miles and significant gradient, dropping 593 feet in elevation over its course. The stream has an average flow of 111.62 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.51 feet per second and a notable average gradient of 14.2 feet per mile, indicating moving water suitable for whitewater paddling. This location is situated near the headwaters of the creek, approximately 777 miles from the river mouth.
The creek's drainage area of 102 square miles supports consistent water flow throughout the paddling season. The fast gradient and moderate flow characteristics suggest technical paddling opportunities for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Water conditions on Tenmile Creek typically feature moving current and potential whitewater features that vary seasonally with water levels. Paddlers should be prepared for dynamic flow conditions typical of this stream order.