Take Out

Hurricane Creek is a medium-sized river in Carroll County, Georgia, classified as a Stream Order 5 waterway with a total length of 35.70 miles. This take-out location serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the creek. The water body features a significant elevation drop of 295 feet over its length, with an average gradient of 8.3 feet per mile, indicating moderately swift current conditions typical of Piedmont-region streams. Average flow rates of approximately 185 cubic feet per second support recreational paddling activities, though conditions will vary seasonally.

Paddlers should expect moving water conditions with a velocity averaging 2.06 feet per second. The creek's gradient and flow characteristics make it suitable for intermediate-level paddlers and those with some whitewater experience. Water levels and difficulty can change significantly with rainfall and seasonal variations, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended. The take-out access point facilitates egress for boaters completing upstream runs on Hurricane Creek.