Access Site
IN
Take Out
City: IN
County: Huntington
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 40.81636000, -85.36125200
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Wabash River at Markle, IN
0.8 mi away
Markle Pumping Station at Markle, IN
0.8 mi away
Little River near Huntington, IN
6.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II(III)
Take-out
Wabash - Markle to County Road 150 S (1.2 miles)
10 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 300.00-3000.00 cfs
Wabash River at Bluffton, IN
Whitewater Runs on Rock Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out location on Rock Creek in Huntington County, Indiana provides access to a large river system with significant whitewater characteristics. Rock Creek is a substantial waterway classified as a Stream Order 7 river, draining 1,253 square miles with an average flow of nearly 50 cubic feet per second. The site is positioned approximately 3,162 miles from the river mouth, making it well upstream in the system. With an average gradient of 7.8 feet per mile and an average velocity of 2.12 feet per second, this section of Rock Creek offers moderate current conditions suitable for experienced paddlers and boaters managing whitewater rivers.
The take-out access point serves paddlers completing runs on Rock Creek's whitewater sections. The river's substantial elevation drop of 436 feet across its 56-mile length indicates consistent gradient and current throughout the system. This location provides necessary egress for kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft operating in this intermediate to advanced whitewater environment. Given the river's size and flow characteristics, users should be prepared for moving water conditions and maintain appropriate skill levels for the section being paddled.
The take-out access point serves paddlers completing runs on Rock Creek's whitewater sections. The river's substantial elevation drop of 436 feet across its 56-mile length indicates consistent gradient and current throughout the system. This location provides necessary egress for kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft operating in this intermediate to advanced whitewater environment. Given the river's size and flow characteristics, users should be prepared for moving water conditions and maintain appropriate skill levels for the section being paddled.