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Take-out CA

Live Oak Take-out

Santa Ynez River - Paradise Rd to Lake Cachuma (CA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Santa Ynez River below Los Laurls Cyn near Snta Ynez CA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SANTA YNEZ RIVER LLC Primary
Elevation: 788 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Live Oak Take-out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Live Oak Take-out marks the end of this river section, characterized by a wide, shallow approach with scattered boulders that can create unpredictable water movement during low flow periods. Paddlers should be cautious of potential debris and shifting riverbed conditions, particularly during seasonal variations in water level. The take-out itself requires careful navigation to avoid potential strainers or underwater obstacles near the shoreline.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Paradise Road Put-in Rapid N/A
Paradise Road Put-in
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Paradise Rd to Lake Cachuma
Santa Ynez River
II+(III) 7.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater