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Take-out AR

Take Out

American Whitewater 36.0580, -93.1365

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Gauge Conditions

Buffalo River at Ponca, AR Upstream Primary

Runnable: 2.5 – 5.0 FT

Buffalo River at Pruitt, AR Downstream Primary

Runnable: 4.3 – 8.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the end of this Buffalo River section, signaling paddlers to prepare for exit and take-out logistics. While not a technical rapid itself, the area requires careful navigation due to potential shallow water, submerged rocks, and changing river conditions that can impact boat positioning and landing approach.