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Access Site NY

Take Out

Honeoye Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Village of Honeoye Falls, NY
County: Monroe
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 42.96110000, -77.59310000
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II-III Take-out Honeoye Creek - Highway 20 to Big Eddy Park
20 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Honeoye 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 point serves the Honeoye Creek whitewater paddling community in the Village of Honeoye Falls. The creek at this location represents a medium-sized river system with a 292-foot total elevation drop across its 39.71-mile length, creating dynamic water conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. With an average gradient of 7.4 feet per mile and a drainage area of 264 square miles, Honeoye Creek offers consistent flow averaging 194 cubic feet per second, making it a reliable paddling destination throughout much of the year.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a fast-moving current with an average velocity of 1.7 feet per second. The creek's stream order of 5 indicates a well-established waterway capable of handling various boat types, though the whitewater nature of this section suggests it is most appropriate for experienced kayakers and canoeists. The take-out location in Honeoye Falls provides convenient access to the lower section of this productive drainage system, though specific amenities at this site are not documented.

The downstream distance to the river mouth is 536 miles, indicating this is an upper-middle section of the larger system. Paddlers should check current water conditions and flow rates before launching, as whitewater paddling on Honeoye Creek can be affected by seasonal precipitation and dam operations. Local outfitters and paddling groups familiar with this creek are recommended resources for current conditions and hazard information.