Take Out

This take-out site on Brush Creek in Tulare County provides access to a medium-sized stream with significant gradient and flow characteristics. Brush Creek is a headwater stream with a total length of 16.12 miles, dropping 336 feet from its source elevation of 847.30m to 949.80m. The stream maintains an average flow of 2.92 cubic feet per second with velocities around 0.96 feet per second, creating moderate current conditions typical of foothill creeks in the Sierra Nevada region.

The creek's average gradient of 20.8 feet per mile indicates substantial drop suitable for whitewater paddling activities. With a drainage area of 27 square miles and classified as a Stream Order 4 waterbody, Brush Creek offers consistent flow patterns for kayakers and canoeists during appropriate seasons. Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that seasonal water levels can vary significantly in this headwater system, and flow conditions may be weather-dependent.

As a take-out location, this access point is typically used to conclude paddling trips downstream. Paddlers should assess current water conditions and local flow data before committing to a run, as headwater streams like Brush Creek can experience rapid changes in flow and hazard levels.