Take Out

Baker Creek is a medium-sized river in Mason County, Washington, with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for whitewater paddling. The take-out location is positioned on a stream order 5 waterway approximately 36 miles from the river mouth, draining a 313 square mile watershed. With an average gradient of 153.6 feet per mile and a total elevation drop of 5,607 feet over the creek's 36.51-mile length, this section features active current and dynamic water conditions typical of whitewater runs. The average flow rate of 10.49 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.37 feet per second indicate moderate water movement that will vary seasonally.

This take-out site serves paddlers exiting whitewater sections of Baker Creek. The coordinates place the access point in Mason County near the mid-to-lower portions of the creek system. Boaters should be prepared for the stream's significant gradient and current characteristics, with water conditions influenced by seasonal runoff and precipitation patterns in the watershed. The creek's status as a headwater stream draining to the ocean means users should expect variable water levels throughout the year.