Take Out

This take-out site on Brush Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee provides access to a medium-order whitewater stream suitable for paddling activities. Brush Creek is a headwater stream with a significant gradient of 20.8 feet per mile, indicating moderate to fast-moving water with notable elevation change. The creek drains approximately 27 square miles and maintains an average flow of 2.92 cubic feet per second with velocities around 0.96 feet per second, typical for a stream of this classification.

Paddlers using this take-out should expect swift current conditions and be prepared for whitewater paddling. The 16-mile length of Brush Creek and its steep gradient make it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking an active day trip. The take-out location is positioned in the lower portion of the creek system, providing convenient access for completing whitewater runs. Water conditions will vary seasonally with higher flows during wet periods creating more challenging paddling conditions.

This site serves as a convenient exit point for kayakers and canoeists completing their descent of Brush Creek. Due to the whitewater nature of the stream and its technical characteristics, paddlers should have appropriate experience and equipment for moving water before attempting this section.