Take Out

This take-out site on Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on a medium-sized river with significant gradient. Howard Creek features a 583-foot elevation drop over its 36-mile length, producing an average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile that creates dynamic water conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The creek drains 77 square miles and maintains an average flow of 7.29 cubic feet per second with a velocity of 1.29 feet per second, indicating moderate current and technical sections typical of Appalachian whitewater streams.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a headwater stream environment with rocky banks and potential obstacles common to West Virginia's mountainous terrain. The substantial gradient means faster currents and more technical features than flatwater rivers, making this site appropriate for experienced kayakers and canoeists familiar with whitewater navigation. Water levels can fluctuate seasonally, affecting difficulty and safety, so local knowledge or recent trip reports are recommended before paddling.

Access to this take-out is located at 37.78010, -80.39950 in Greenbrier County. Paddlers should verify current conditions, parking availability, and any local regulations before visiting, as specific amenities and facilities at this particular access point are not documented in the available data.