Take Out

Hurricane Creek is a medium-sized whitewater stream located in Haywood County, North Carolina, spanning 35.70 miles with a total elevation drop of 295 feet. This take-out access point serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the creek. The stream has an average gradient of 8.3 feet per mile and maintains an average flow of about 185 cubic feet per second, creating moderate whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate paddlers. With a drainage area of 198 square miles, Hurricane Creek offers consistent water levels throughout most seasons.

The take-out location is positioned to allow paddlers to exit the water after navigating the creek's whitewater sections. Given the stream's flow characteristics and gradient, boaters should expect moving water with moderate current. The creek's status as a headwater stream means water conditions can vary seasonally, with higher flows typically occurring during spring snowmelt and after significant rainfall. Paddlers should check current water levels and weather conditions before attempting any runs on Hurricane Creek.