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Access Site MD

Take Out

Beaver Creek Antietam Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

City: MD
County: Washington
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.55120000, -77.67990000
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I(II) Take-out Beaver Creek - Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Rt. 40
10 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Beaver Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Beaver Creek serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on this significant stream in Washington County, Maryland. Beaver Creek is a large river system with a total length of 119.25 miles and drains an area of 13,602 square miles, making it an important waterway in the region. The creek features a notable average gradient of 18.8 feet per mile with an elevation drop of 2,246 feet over its course, indicating the presence of moving water and whitewater features that attract kayakers and canoeists seeking moderate to challenging paddling experiences.

The take-out location at coordinates 39.55120000, -77.67990000 provides access for boaters exiting the creek. With an average velocity of 2.18 feet per second and average flow of 59.35 cubic feet per second, Beaver Creek maintains consistent current suitable for whitewater paddling. Paddlers should be aware that the stream's gradient and flow characteristics suggest fast-moving water with potential hazards including strong currents and submerged obstacles typical of larger whitewater systems.

This take-out serves as an essential exit point for multi-section whitewater trips on Beaver Creek. Paddlers planning to use this access should verify current conditions and flow levels, as water conditions can vary significantly with weather and season. The site's location in Washington County provides access to a well-established whitewater corridor for intermediate to advanced paddlers.