Take Out

This take-out access point on White Oak Creek in Jessamine County serves paddlers finishing whitewater runs on a significant tributary system. White Oak Creek is a large river system with a drainage area of 786 square miles and maintains an average flow of over 800 cubic feet per second, indicating reliable water levels for paddling throughout much of the year. The creek features a moderate average gradient of 2.8 feet per mile with an elevation drop of 350 feet across its 126-mile length, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers looking for moving water with consistent current.

As a take-out location, this site is designed specifically for paddlers exiting their runs rather than launching. The average water velocity of 2 feet per second suggests moderate current that will aid paddlers in their exit from the water. Given the stream order of 6 and substantial drainage area, White Oak Creek typically maintains enough water depth for kayaks and canoes even during moderate flow periods. Paddlers should be aware that as a large river system, the creek may experience changes in water level and velocity depending on recent rainfall and upstream conditions in its 786-square-mile watershed.