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Access Site HI

Put In

Wailuku River (Hilo Run)

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Hilo, HI
County: Hawaiʻi
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 19.71490000, -155.13800000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-V(V+) Put-in Wailuku River (Hilo Run) - Waikaloa River State Park to HI 20
400 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 300.00-15000.00 cfs
Honolii Stream near Papaikou, HI
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater put-in access site on the Wailuku River near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. This location serves as a launch point for paddlers accessing the Hilo Run section of the river, which is known for its whitewater features and rapids. The site is situated at the coordinates 19.71490000, -155.13800000 in Hilo, providing convenient access for kayakers and canoeists looking to run this section of the Wailuku River.

The Wailuku River in the Hilo area offers dynamic whitewater conditions that attract intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking challenging river runs. Access to put-in locations along this river can vary in terms of amenities and facility availability. Paddlers should be prepared for river conditions and check current water levels and weather conditions before launching, as tropical rivers in Hawaii can experience significant changes in flow and difficulty.