City: SD
County: Pennington
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.04650000, -103.37300000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Take-out
Rapid Creek - 4. Heisga to Dark Canyon (8 miles)
120 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
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III
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4. Heisga to Dark Canyon (8 miles)
4.1 mi
120 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (3.0 mi from take-out)
2. Johnson Siding to Big Bend (3 miles)
3.4 mi
43 ft/mi
II(III)
Upstream from here (2.1 mi from take-out)
3. Thunderhead Falls: Big Bend to Hiesga (3 miles)
3.6 mi
50 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (5.2 mi from take-out)
1. Pactola spillway to Johnson Siding (5 miles)
5.5 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out location on Rapid Creek in Pennington County serves as an exit point for whitewater paddlers completing runs on this significant South Dakota waterway. Rapid Creek is a large river system with a substantial 128-mile length and considerable elevation change of 2922 feet, creating dynamic water conditions throughout its course. The creek maintains an average flow of nearly 98 cubic feet per second with an average gradient of 22.8 feet per mile, indicating moderately fast-moving water suitable for experienced paddlers.
The take-out sits at coordinates 44.04650000, -103.37300000 in Pennington County. Paddlers should be aware that Rapid Creek's 2588-mile distance to its river mouth reflects its role as a significant tributary system. The average water velocity of 3.13 feet per second combined with the substantial gradient means this creek demands respect and appropriate paddling skills. This location provides essential access for completing whitewater runs on the creek.
The take-out sits at coordinates 44.04650000, -103.37300000 in Pennington County. Paddlers should be aware that Rapid Creek's 2588-mile distance to its river mouth reflects its role as a significant tributary system. The average water velocity of 3.13 feet per second combined with the substantial gradient means this creek demands respect and appropriate paddling skills. This location provides essential access for completing whitewater runs on the creek.