Take Out

This take-out access point on Rice Creek in Franklin County, Georgia provides an exit location for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this medium-sized river. Rice Creek is a Stream Order 5 waterway with a total length of 28.71 miles and features a moderate gradient of 3.4 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers seeking moderate whitewater conditions. The creek drains 104 square miles with an average flow of 53.66 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 1.68 feet per second, providing consistent water conditions for paddling activities.

As a take-out location, this site serves as the terminus point for paddling trips on Rice Creek. The 245-foot elevation drop over the creek's length creates varied paddling conditions, though the 3.4 feet per mile average gradient suggests generally manageable rapids rather than extreme whitewater. Paddlers should be aware that this is located in the upper portions of the creek system, with significant distance remaining to the river mouth. The take-out is positioned to accommodate kayakers and canoeists exiting the water after their run.