Take Out

This take-out site on Clear Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee provides access to a large river system with significant whitewater characteristics. Clear Creek is a substantial waterway with a total length of nearly 94 miles, flowing from higher elevations with a notable 3,193-foot total elevation drop. The creek maintains an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile, which indicates consistent rapids and moving water throughout much of the stream. With an average flow of 187.55 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.56 feet per second, this is an active whitewater environment suitable for experienced paddlers.

As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for kayakers and canoeists completing whitewater runs on Clear Creek. The site's designation as a take-out suggests it provides access for removing boats from the water after downstream paddling. Given Clear Creek's classification as a Stream Order 7 large river with a drainage area exceeding 1,000 square miles, this waterway experiences variable water conditions depending on precipitation and seasonal flow patterns. Paddlers should be aware that the creek's steep gradient and consistent current make this suitable primarily for intermediate to advanced boaters with whitewater experience.