Take Out

Cane Creek's take-out location in Laurel County serves paddlers finishing a whitewater run on this medium-sized stream. With a drainage area of 189 square miles and an average flow of 215 cubic feet per second, Cane Creek offers whitewater conditions typical of eastern Kentucky streams. The site's location reflects the stream's significant gradient of 10.3 feet per mile, which creates the moving water that attracts kayakers and canoeists to this area.

This take-out point allows boaters to exit after navigating Cane Creek's whitewater sections. The stream's elevation drop of 531 feet over its 51.7-mile length and average velocity of 1.64 feet per second indicate consistent current and Class I-III rapids potential depending on water levels and specific sections run. Paddlers should be aware that water conditions can vary seasonally with the average flow of 215 cubic feet per second.

Boaters using this take-out should be prepared for the whitewater nature of Cane Creek and check current conditions before launching. As a Stream Order 5 waterway, it's substantial enough for extended paddling trips but still maintains the character of a flowing stream rather than a placid waterway.