Take Out

This take-out site on Turkey Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee provides access to a significant whitewater section of the creek. Turkey Creek is a large river system with a total length of 68.32 miles and a drainage area of 1,510 square miles, making it a substantial waterway in the region. The creek features an average gradient of 6.9 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 474 feet, indicating moderate to moderately fast-moving water suitable for whitewater paddling.

The take-out location at coordinates 35.34130100, -84.19200100 allows paddlers to exit the water after running sections of Turkey Creek. With an average flow of 123.54 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.92 feet per second, paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions. The creek maintains a Stream Order 6 classification, indicating it is a large river with consistent water volume throughout most seasons.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that water conditions can vary seasonally and that the moderate gradient suggests some technical features may be present. This location serves boaters and paddlers running whitewater sections of Turkey Creek, though specific amenities and launch characteristics at this particular take-out site are not detailed in the available data.