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Put In is a whitewater access point on Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland. Beaver Creek is a large river system with a Stream Order 7 classification, indicating significant flow and volume. The creek features an average gradient of 18.8 feet per mile with substantial elevation change, making it suitable for whitewater paddling. With an average flow of 59.35 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.18 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate current conditions typical of whitewater creeks in the Appalachian region.
The access point is located at coordinates 39.584, -77.6435 in Washington County. Beaver Creek's watershed drains 13,602 square miles and extends for 119.25 miles total length, with significant elevation variation between 650 meters and 1,334.6 meters. The creek eventually flows to a major river system over 3,300 miles away. Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions and be aware of the creek's sustained gradient and current.