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Take-out NC

Take Out

Yellow Creek - SR 1242 to Cheoah/ US 129 (NC)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 600.0 CFS

Reference gauge - USE WITH CAUTION. See write-up for more info.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out is the final rapid on this section of Yellow Creek, marking the end of the run at the confluence with the river's main stem. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential takeout challenges like shallow water, boulder gardens, or swift current near the SR 1242 bridge and river exit point.