Take Out

Big Creek Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point located in Rabun County, Georgia. This site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on Big Creek, a medium-sized river with significant gradient and current suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The creek drops 392 feet over its 24.31-mile length, creating an average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile, which indicates sustained whitewater conditions throughout much of the stream.

Big Creek drains a 174 square mile watershed and maintains an average flow of approximately 142 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.82 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for fast-moving water and potential obstacles typical of Appalachian whitewater streams. The take-out location is positioned in the lower section of Big Creek, approximately 1,273 miles upstream from the river's mouth. This access point is essential infrastructure for paddlers running the creek, allowing for efficient egress after downstream paddling.