Take Out

Pole Creek Take Out is a whitewater exit point located in Sublette County, Wyoming, on a medium-sized river system that drains roughly 113 square miles. This is the downstream terminus for whitewater paddlers running Pole Creek, which features significant gradient and current characteristics typical of mountain streams in the region. The creek drops 1,315 feet in elevation over its 46.65-mile course, creating dynamic flow conditions with an average velocity of 1.22 feet per second and steep gradient sections averaging 28.2 feet per mile.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for fast-moving water with variable conditions. The creek's Stream Order 4 classification indicates a well-developed river channel with moderate volume. With average flows around 9.5 cubic feet per second, water levels can fluctuate seasonally and after precipitation events. The take-out location at 42.84 latitude represents a point relatively far downstream in the drainage system, roughly 3,310 river miles from the ultimate mouth of the parent system.

Whitewater boaters should approach this site with appropriate skill and preparation for the stream's technical characteristics. Elevation at the take-out sits near 1,033 meters, reflecting the lower valley sections of the creek system. Standard whitewater safety protocols including proper scouting, appropriate gear, and paddling partners experienced with mountain creek conditions are essential for this waterway.