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Access Site MO

Highway 34 Bridge in Piedmont Take-Out

McKenzie Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Piedmont, MO
County: Wayne
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 37.16651400, -90.68363800
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II(IV) Take-out McKenzie Creek - Lon Sanders Canyon Conservation Area to Piedmont
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on McKenzie Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Highway 34 Bridge Take-Out on McKenzie Creek in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri serves as a whitewater exit point for paddlers completing runs on this creek system. As a take-out location, this site is designed for boats to exit the water rather than launch, making it an essential component of any McKenzie Creek paddling trip. The site's proximity to Highway 34 Bridge provides easy vehicle access and makes shuttle planning straightforward for boaters organizing their trips.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that McKenzie Creek is a whitewater creek, indicating the presence of current and potentially rocky terrain. The take-out location allows boaters to safely remove their vessels from the water after completing their paddling adventure. Access to this site is convenient for those planning multi-day trips or running the creek as part of a planned shuttle.