Take Out

This take-out access point on Walnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama provides an exit location for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this substantial waterway. Walnut Creek is a large river system with a drainage area of 27,730 square miles and maintains an average flow of 116 cubic feet per second with typical water velocities around 1.84 feet per second. The creek has a moderate gradient averaging 4 feet per mile across its 89-mile length, which can create varying current conditions depending on recent rainfall and seasonal water levels.

As a designated take-out point, this location serves boaters transitioning from active paddling to vehicle recovery. The site's utility depends on water conditions that can change significantly throughout the year given the creek's substantial drainage basin. Paddlers should be aware that stream order 6 classification indicates this is a major river system capable of supporting various boat types, though specific amenities and infrastructure at this particular access point are not detailed in the available data.

Boaters planning to use this take-out should contact local authorities or the managing agency for current information regarding parking availability, facility conditions, access restrictions, and any seasonal closures that may affect use of the site.