Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116 river run
Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles, and it includes several challenging rapids and obstacles such as the "Pinball" rapid, "Souse Hole" rapid, and "Rock Garden" rapid. Paddlers should be skilled in navigating through tight channels, large rocks, and steep drops.
Specific regulations to the area include the need for a permit to access the river. The permit can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management, and it is required for all visitors to the area. Additionally, visitors should adhere to Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash and waste.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run in Santa Barbara CG to Concrete Bridge on FR 116 is an exciting and challenging destination for experienced whitewater paddlers. It is important to check current streamflow levels and obtain the necessary permits before embarking on this adventure.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116 -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco | 7 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa | 3 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos | 252 cfs | → |
| Embudo Creek At Dixon | 4 cfs | → |
| Santa Cruz River Near Cundiyo | 10 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas | 13 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Quartzite Boat Takeout
- Quartzite Boat Launch
- County Line Boat Launch
- County Line Boat Takeout
- De Norte Bridge Las Cruces New Mexico Access Point
- Rio Bravo Boat Takeout
Other river runs
- Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
- Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
- Headwaters To Confluence With Rio Pueblo
- Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo
Campgrounds
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116 as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
What's the optimal flow for Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116.