Take Out

Cedar Creek is a large river system in Oconee County, South Carolina, classified as a Stream Order 6 waterway with significant whitewater characteristics. This take-out location serves paddlers completing downstream runs on the creek. The water body features a substantial 1105-foot total elevation drop over its 61.81-mile length, creating an average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile, which indicates persistent whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. With an average flow of 98.94 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.68 feet per second, Cedar Creek presents active current conditions that require paddling experience.

This take-out point is strategically located in the upper reaches of the drainage system, approximately 2822 miles from the river mouth. The creek drains a 1596-square-mile area, making it a substantial regional waterway. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for the energetic water conditions typical of a gradient stream in the Appalachian foothills region.

Because this is a designated take-out location for whitewater paddling, users should expect it to be optimized for river runners taking out after upstream runs. The high gradient and significant elevation change make Cedar Creek primarily suitable for kayakers and canoeists with intermediate to advanced whitewater skills.