Take Out

This take-out site on Lolo Creek in Clearwater County serves as an exit point for boaters completing runs on this significant tributary system. Lolo Creek is a medium-sized river with substantial elevation drop and consistent flow, making it a notable whitewater destination in the region. The creek drains an area of 243 square miles and maintains an average flow of over 400 cubic feet per second, with an average gradient of 87.5 feet per mile indicating continuous Class II to Class III+ rapids throughout much of the system. The creek flows northward toward the Clearwater River, situated 562 miles from its ultimate confluence with larger river systems.

Boaters using this take-out should be prepared for the creek's persistent current and moderate to fast water conditions typical of streams with this gradient. The average velocity of 2.53 feet per second combined with the steep gradient means paddlers will encounter technical sections requiring solid intermediate to advanced whitewater skills. The elevation range from 1572 meters down to 318 meters over the course of 47 miles creates varied paddling conditions, with the steeper sections concentrated in headwater areas upstream of this take-out point.

Access to this take-out location in rural Clearwater County should be confirmed locally, as specific amenities and conditions may be seasonal. Paddlers planning to run Lolo Creek should scout sections beforehand and be aware of the consistent current and potential for obstacles common to this region's forest streams.