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Access Site AZ

Take Out

Sycamore Creek Verde River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: AZ
County: Yavapai
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 34.86300000, -112.07800000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II-IV Take-out Sycamore Creek - 01. Headwaters to Verde River Confluence
37 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 200.00-10000.00 cfs
Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ
Whitewater Runs on Sycamore Creek
2 runs (1 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Sycamore Creek in Yavapai County serves as an exit for whitewater paddlers completing runs on this significant Arizona waterway. Sycamore Creek is a large stream system with a total length of 41.10 miles and a substantial elevation drop of 1,319 feet, creating an average gradient of 32.1 feet per mile. The creek flows through varied terrain with an average flow of 18.83 cubic feet per second and moderate velocity of 1.83 feet per second, making it suitable for whitewater paddlers seeking to exit the system at this designated take-out location.

The creek's characteristics indicate it is a challenging whitewater resource with significant gradient throughout its course. With a drainage area of 527 square miles and stream order classification of 6, this represents a well-developed river system capable of supporting extended paddling trips. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for the physical demands of the run and understand the gradient and flow conditions typical of this waterway. The location is situated in Yavapai County's diverse landscape, positioned between elevations of 253.60 meters and 655.70 meters.