Access Site
CO
Take Out
City: CO
County: Routt
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 40.75890000, -106.80100000
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Hell Creek below Spring Gulch near Walden, CO
16.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
V
Take-out
Elk River - 01. Box Canyon
200 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 700.00-5000.00 cfs
Whitewater Runs on Elk River
3 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III
This location is on this run
02. Box Canyon Campground to Glen Eden Bridge
9.0 mi
64 ft/mi
V
Take-out at this location
01. Box Canyon
1.8 mi
200 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (13.7 mi to put-in)
03. Two miles above Mad Creek to Mad Creek
1.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out location on the Elk River in Routt County provides access to a significant whitewater section of a large river system. The Elk River is a 175-mile waterway with substantial elevation drop and continuous gradient, making it suitable for experienced paddlers seeking whitewater challenges. With an average flow of 2758 cubic feet per second and water velocities around 4.17 feet per second, this is an active river environment that requires solid paddling skills and awareness of current conditions.
As a dedicated take-out site, this location is designed for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Elk River. The river's 12-foot per-mile average gradient indicates consistent rapids and whitewater throughout many sections. Paddlers should check current water levels and conditions before launching, as flows can vary seasonally. The Routt County location places this site in the Colorado Rocky Mountain region where weather and water conditions can change rapidly.
Because this is a take-out point rather than a launch, plan accordingly with shuttle arrangements or multiple vehicles. The Elk River system in this region is known for technical whitewater, so only experienced kayakers and canoeists should attempt the sections leading to this take-out. Always wear proper safety equipment and check local regulations and advisories before paddling.
As a dedicated take-out site, this location is designed for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Elk River. The river's 12-foot per-mile average gradient indicates consistent rapids and whitewater throughout many sections. Paddlers should check current water levels and conditions before launching, as flows can vary seasonally. The Routt County location places this site in the Colorado Rocky Mountain region where weather and water conditions can change rapidly.
Because this is a take-out point rather than a launch, plan accordingly with shuttle arrangements or multiple vehicles. The Elk River system in this region is known for technical whitewater, so only experienced kayakers and canoeists should attempt the sections leading to this take-out. Always wear proper safety equipment and check local regulations and advisories before paddling.