Take Out

This take-out site on Licking Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania serves as an exit point for boaters finishing a whitewater paddling trip. Licking Creek is a substantial stream with a significant gradient of 14.6 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking moving water. The creek drops 828 feet over its 56.59-mile length and carries an average flow of 252 cubic feet per second, indicating moderate to strong current conditions depending on water levels and season.

As a take-out location in a rural area of Pennsylvania, this site provides access to a working whitewater creek with real current and gradient. Paddlers should be prepared for the water conditions typical of Appalachian creeks, including fast-moving water and potential hazards common to stream paddling. The site's location in the northern part of the Licking Creek watershed means water conditions can vary significantly with rainfall and snowmelt.

Before using this take-out, paddlers should scout the creek, check current water levels and flow rates, and ensure they have appropriate skill levels for the section being paddled. Local knowledge is valuable for understanding specific hazards, access conditions, and the best times to paddle this creek.