Take Out

This take-out site on the Gallatin River in Gallatin County, Montana provides access to a significant whitewater section of a large river system. The Gallatin River is a stream order 7 river with substantial flow averaging 1288 cubic feet per second and a notable gradient of 41.8 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking dynamic whitewater conditions. The river maintains an average velocity of 3.92 feet per second with considerable elevation change across its 114-mile length, creating diverse paddling opportunities from upper reaches to lower sections.

As a take-out point, this location serves boaters completing whitewater runs on the Gallatin rather than serving as a launch point. The site is positioned in the lower-middle section of the river system, with significant elevation still remaining. Paddlers should be prepared for fast current conditions typical of this gradient and flow regime. The Gallatin River's large drainage area of nearly 4000 square miles ensures consistent water volume and relatively stable flows, though seasonal variations are common in Montana mountain rivers.

This access point is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience given the river's gradient and velocity characteristics. Boaters planning to use this take-out should scout conditions beforehand and be prepared for swift water management and potential obstacles common to mountain rivers of this scale.