Take Out

Bear Creek's take-out at Friendsville provides access to a significant whitewater run in Garrett County, Maryland. This is a medium river with a substantial gradient of 62.4 feet per mile, indicating consistent whitewater features throughout the section. With an average flow of 8.39 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 1.23 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate current and active water conditions typical of Appalachian whitewater streams.

The creek drains an 89 square mile watershed in this headwater region, making it subject to seasonal flow variations. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for the stream's active nature and plan accordingly for their skill level. The significant elevation drop of 1,343 feet across the creek's 21.52 mile total length creates diverse paddling conditions, with the take-out location serving as an important exit point for boaters completing whitewater sections.