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Access Site CO

Put In

Lime Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: CO
County: San Juan
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 37.66270000, -107.75600000
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Whitewater Run
V+ Put-in Lime Creek - 02. 2nd Gorge
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Lime Creek
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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V+ Put-in at this location 02. 2nd Gorge
4.6 mi
V+ Take-out at this location 01. 1st Gorge
3.2 mi 187 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Lime Creek in San Juan County, Colorado, located in the headwaters region of this medium-sized stream system. Lime Creek drains approximately 31 square miles and flows through mountainous terrain with a notably steep gradient of 28.2 feet per mile, creating dynamic whitewater conditions. The creek drops over 800 feet across its 28-mile length, and the average velocity of 0.96 feet per second indicates consistent flow suitable for paddling activities.

This access point sits near the upper portions of Lime Creek's watershed, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater paddling experiences. The steep gradient and headwater characteristics suggest technical whitewater sections with potentially challenging rapids and fast-moving water. Boaters should be prepared for the creek's consistent downstream velocity and steep terrain. Water conditions will vary seasonally based on snowmelt and precipitation in the San Juan Mountains.