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Put-in CA

Paradise Road Put-in

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

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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
Paradise Road Put-in
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Paradise Road Put-in marks the start of a remote river section with limited access and potentially unpredictable water levels. Paddlers should be prepared for potential debris and shifting conditions, as this put-in can be challenging during low water periods and requires careful navigation around potential obstacles near the entry point.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

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