Take Out

This take-out site on Lizard Creek in East Penn Township, Carbon County provides access to a medium-sized river system with significant whitewater character. Lizard Creek is a 63-mile stream with a substantial elevation drop of 289 feet overall, though the average gradient of 4.6 feet per mile indicates moderately fast flow. With an average velocity of 1.64 feet per second and typical flow around 207 cubic feet per second, this water body presents moving current conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The creek's stream order of 4 classifies it as a medium river with a drainage area of 420 square miles, indicating a well-established waterway rather than a small tributary.

As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing upstream sections of Lizard Creek. The whitewater take-out designation suggests this stretch likely contains rapids and faster current appropriate for kayakers and canoeists with intermediate to advanced skills. Paddlers should be prepared for the creek's consistent gradient and moderate flows before committing to a run. The proximity to East Penn Township means this access point is in a developed area of Carbon County, though specific amenities at this particular take-out are not documented in the available data.