Take Out

This take-out site on Whitewood Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota provides access to a medium-sized river system with significant gradient and flow characteristics. Whitewood Creek is a substantial waterway with a drainage area of 4549 square miles and an average gradient of 71.4 feet per mile, indicating moderately swift water with varied terrain. The creek drops over 3355 feet across its 46.99-mile length, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. With an average flow of 34.59 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.53 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water conditions that require some river experience.

As a take-out location, this site is designed for paddlers exiting the water after downstream travel. The surrounding terrain reflects the creek's position as a headwater stream system in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Paddlers planning trips on Whitewood Creek should be prepared for whitewater conditions appropriate to the creek's gradient and flow regime. The take-out location allows access to portions of the creek system that support kayaking and canoeing activities.