Take Out

This is a whitewater take-out access point on Big Creek in Mariposa County, California. Big Creek is a medium-sized river with significant gradient, dropping 392 feet over its 24-mile length, which creates dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for paddlers seeking intermediate to advanced river experiences. The creek drains a 174 square mile watershed and maintains an average flow of about 142 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.82 feet per second, though conditions will vary seasonally and after precipitation events.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a river with notable current and a gradient averaging 16.1 feet per mile. The location's elevation of around 253 meters indicates you're in the Sierra Nevada foothills region. As a take-out point, this access is designed for boaters to exit the water after paddling downstream sections of Big Creek. Water conditions here will typically feature moving current characteristic of whitewater creek paddling, so only paddlers with intermediate to advanced skills should attempt this river. Always check current water levels and conditions before paddling, as flow and hazard severity can change significantly with weather and seasonal runoff.