Take-out
WI
Take Out
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 150.0 – 500.0 CFS
Too low for good whitewater trip.
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 3,280.0 CFS
Actual flow likely 1/7 to 1/8 of listed gauge reading.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid on the Bad River presents a transition zone with potential for challenging water conditions and debris. Paddlers should be prepared for variable flow dynamics and potential strainers near the river banks, particularly around the Foster Junction Railroad bridge area. Navigation requires careful route selection and awareness of potential hidden obstacles in the river's current.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
USGS sampling site: 31 sq.mi.
Rapid
N/A
Quarter-Mile Rips
Rapid
N/A
Drainage: ~51 sq.mi.
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
First RR Bridge
Rapid
II+
Warm-up Rapids
Waterfall
III
Right Tongue Drop
Waterfall
III
Left Tongue Drop
Rapid
N/A
Conley Road: 82 sq.mi.
Rapid
N/A
Second RR Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Third RR Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Fourth RR Bridge
Rapid
III
Rocket Railroad Intro
Rapid
III+
Rocket Railroad A
Rapid
III+
Rocket Railroad B
Rapid
N/A
Rocky Prominence
Rapid
N/A
Fifth RR Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Sixth RR Bridge
Hazard
III
Cool-down Rapids
Rapid
N/A
Seventh RR Bridge: 95 sq.mi.
View Full Run
A) Cayuga to Foster Jnctn. RR bridge (7.6 or 4.3 miles)
Bad
II-III(IV)
7.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater