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This is a take-out access point on Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky, serving as an exit location for paddlers completing whitewater runs. Tygarts Creek is a significant stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with a substantial drainage area of 337 square miles. The creek flows with an average velocity of 2.80 feet per second and maintains an average gradient of 3.9 feet per mile, indicating moderate current conditions typical of intermediate whitewater sections.
The water body profile shows Tygarts Creek spans 88.63 miles total length with a total elevation drop of 350 feet. Average flow conditions measure 418.94 cubic feet per second, which can vary seasonally. Paddlers should be aware that conditions may change significantly during high water events or drought periods. This take-out point is situated at coordinates 38.36750000, -83.10910000 in Carter County, making it accessible for trips originating from upstream sections of the creek.