Take Out

This take-out site on Clear Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia provides access to a large river system with significant whitewater character. Clear Creek is classified as a Stream Order 7 river with a substantial 3,193-foot total elevation drop over its 93.73-mile length, resulting in an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile. The drainage area of 1,015 square miles supports an average flow of 187.55 cubic feet per second with velocities around 2.56 feet per second, indicating consistent current and active water movement suitable for whitewater paddling.

As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing whitewater runs on Clear Creek. The significant gradient and large drainage area suggest this section likely contains whitewater features and rapids appropriate for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The average velocity and flow characteristics indicate continuous current that paddlers should expect when approaching this take-out. Boaters should be familiar with the specific conditions and hazards of their chosen run before launching upstream.