Take Out

This take-out site on Mill Creek in Dexter provides access to a medium-sized river with moderate gradient and flow characteristics suitable for paddling. Mill Creek is a Stream Order 4 waterway with an average flow of about 91 cubic feet per second and a notable gradient of 13.9 feet per mile, indicating moving water with some current. The creek drains 118 square miles and features a total elevation drop of 195 feet across its 14-mile length, making it an interesting run for paddlers seeking something more dynamic than flatwater but typically manageable for intermediate boaters.

As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing a paddle upstream. The average velocity of 1.28 feet per second suggests moderate current conditions that vary depending on recent rainfall and seasonal water levels. Paddlers should be aware that this waterway's gradient and flow characteristics mean water conditions can change significantly with weather, and the creek should be scouted or researched before paddling, particularly after heavy rain when water levels and current speed increase.