Take Out

This take-out site on the Bear River in Nevada County provides access to a major river system suitable for whitewater paddling. The Bear River is a significant waterway with a stream order of 8, indicating it's a substantial river comparable in classification to major rivers. With an average flow of over 7000 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 10.2 feet per mile, this section of river presents moderate to challenging conditions typical of whitewater paddling destinations in the Sierra Nevada region.

The site serves as a take-out point for boaters completing whitewater runs on the Bear River. Given the river's characteristics including a 4301-foot total elevation drop over its 420-mile length and average velocity of 7.76 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water conditions. The location at approximately 39.2 degrees north latitude and 120.8 degrees west longitude places it in the foothills of California's gold country region, an area known for scenic whitewater runs.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for whitewater conditions and possess appropriate skill levels for moving water. The take-out location is critical for river trip planning on the Bear River system, and boaters should coordinate their shuttle logistics accordingly.