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Take-out CA

Take Out

American Whitewater 38.2496, -120.0340

Save this feature with the run it belongs to.

Gauge Conditions

NF Stanislaus River near Avery CA Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

STANISLAUS RIVER DON Primary Dam Release

Elevation: 4,835 ft

STANISLAUS RIVER SPM Dam Release

Elevation: 6,516 ft

STANISLAUS RIVER NSD

Elevation: 6,640 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out marks the end of the Middle Fork Stanislaus whitewater run, requiring careful navigation as boaters transition from river to takeout point. The rapid itself may have variable conditions depending on reservoir levels, with potential for submerged rocks and changing hydraulics near the Beardsley Reservoir interface. Paddlers should scout the exit carefully and be prepared for potential flat water or reservoir conditions that can affect boat handling.