Take Out

Red Creek Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point located in Tucker County, West Virginia, on a large river system with significant flow and gradient. Red Creek is a substantial stream order 6 waterway with an average flow of 991 cubic feet per second and a notable 3.8 foot per mile gradient, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. The take-out access point sits at relatively low elevation with 338 feet of total elevation drop across the creek's 88-mile length, positioning this location as part of the upper reach of the watershed system.

This take-out location serves paddlers completing whitewater trips on Red Creek. The creek's average velocity of 1.91 feet per second combined with its steep gradient indicates active current conditions typical of whitewater rivers. Boaters should be prepared for flowing water conditions and be aware that this is a take-out point designed for exiting the water after paddling downstream sections. The location drains a 480 square mile watershed, indicating a substantial water system with consistent water supply.

Paddlers using this access should understand that Red Creek is positioned 132 miles upstream from its mouth, making it a river system with significant distance to navigate. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally based on drainage patterns from the 480 square mile watershed. As with most whitewater take-outs, this access point is typically designed for quick boat removal and loading rather than extended facility amenities.