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Access Site TN

Take Out

Spring Creek Roaring River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: TN
County: Jackson
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 36.34100000, -85.52890000
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II-III+(IV) Take-out Spring Creek - 1. Hwy 42 near Rickman to the Roaring River
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Spring Creek
3 runs (2 nearby)
Difficulty 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 This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Spring Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee provides an exit location for paddlers finishing a whitewater run on a medium-sized river system. Spring Creek drains an area of 385 square miles and maintains an average flow of 51.90 cubic feet per second with a notable average gradient of 31.1 feet per mile, indicating moderately technical whitewater conditions. The creek drops 663 feet in elevation over its 21.35-mile length, creating sustained rapids suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking whitewater experiences in Middle Tennessee.

The take-out location at coordinates 36.34100000, -85.52890000 serves as an exit point for boaters completing runs down Spring Creek. Given the stream's classification as a Stream Order 5 waterway with moderate gradient and the designation as a whitewater take-out, paddlers should expect current speeds averaging 2.01 feet per second with variable conditions depending on water levels. The creek's substantial drainage area suggests good water availability, though seasonal flow variations are typical for Tennessee streams in this region.

Paddlers planning to use this take-out should be prepared for intermediate-level whitewater and arrange appropriate shuttle logistics. Additional information regarding parking facilities, amenities, and specific access conditions at this location would be helpful for trip planning and should be confirmed with local authorities or current access guides before visiting.