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Meadow Creek is a medium-sized mountain stream located in Idaho County with a total length of 35.43 miles and a significant elevation drop of 436 feet. This take-out access point serves boaters finishing runs on a whitewater stream characterized by an average gradient of 12.3 feet per mile, indicating continuous moving water suitable for paddlers seeking moderate to advanced whitewater conditions. The creek drains 115 square miles and maintains an average flow of 42.62 cubic feet per second, with water velocities averaging 1.63 feet per second.
As a take-out location on a headwater stream, this site is positioned near the upper reaches of Meadow Creek's watershed, which eventually flows toward larger river systems. Paddlers using this access should be prepared for cool mountain water and terrain typical of central Idaho. The moderate stream order and gradient suggest this location services intermediate to advanced paddlers who have completed sections of whitewater upstream.