City: SD
County: Pennington
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.08530000, -103.43720200
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II+
Put-in
Rapid Creek - 2. Johnson Siding to Big Bend (3 miles)
43 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 125.00-550.00 cfs
Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City,SD
Whitewater Runs on Rapid Creek
4 runsDifficulty 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
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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II+
Put-in at this location
2. Johnson Siding to Big Bend (3 miles)
3.4 mi
43 ft/mi
II
Take-out at this location
1. Pactola spillway to Johnson Siding (5 miles)
5.5 mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (2.3 mi to put-in)
3. Thunderhead Falls: Big Bend to Hiesga (3 miles)
3.6 mi
50 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (3.3 mi to put-in)
4. Heisga to Dark Canyon (8 miles)
4.1 mi
120 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Rapid Creek serves paddlers finishing a whitewater run in the Pennington County area. Rapid Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river with a total length of 128 miles and significant elevation drop of 2922 feet, creating varied flow conditions along its course. The creek maintains an average flow of approximately 98 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 3.13 feet per second, though conditions can vary seasonally and with recent precipitation. With an average gradient of 22.8 feet per mile, sections of this creek can offer whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.
As a take-out point, this site is designed for paddlers to exit the water after completing a whitewater run upstream. The location in Pennington County, South Dakota positions it within the Black Hills region, an area known for scenic creek paddling. Boaters using this take-out should be aware of the creek's characteristics including moderate current speeds and the overall steepness of the drainage. Water conditions can change significantly based on seasonal snowmelt and rainfall, so paddlers should check current flow data and conditions before launching upstream.
The specific infrastructure and amenities at this take-out site are not detailed in the available data, so paddlers should contact local outfitters or the managing agency for information about parking availability, vehicle access, and any facilities. Coordination with put-in locations upstream and knowledge of the specific rapid sections is essential for planning a safe and enjoyable whitewater paddling trip on Rapid Creek.
As a take-out point, this site is designed for paddlers to exit the water after completing a whitewater run upstream. The location in Pennington County, South Dakota positions it within the Black Hills region, an area known for scenic creek paddling. Boaters using this take-out should be aware of the creek's characteristics including moderate current speeds and the overall steepness of the drainage. Water conditions can change significantly based on seasonal snowmelt and rainfall, so paddlers should check current flow data and conditions before launching upstream.
The specific infrastructure and amenities at this take-out site are not detailed in the available data, so paddlers should contact local outfitters or the managing agency for information about parking availability, vehicle access, and any facilities. Coordination with put-in locations upstream and knowledge of the specific rapid sections is essential for planning a safe and enjoyable whitewater paddling trip on Rapid Creek.