Take Out

Limestone Creek Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point located in the Village of Manlius in Onondaga County, New York. This site serves as an exit point for paddlers running whitewater on Limestone Creek, a substantial stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with a drainage area of 189 square miles. The creek features an average gradient of 8.1 feet per mile, indicating moderate whitewater character suitable for intermediate paddlers, with an average flow of 23.43 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.69 feet per second.

Limestone Creek extends 52.78 miles in total length with a total elevation drop of 426 feet from source to mouth. The access point at Manlius provides a take-out location for boaters completing whitewater runs on this system. Given the stream's classification and gradient characteristics, paddlers should expect moderate current and whitewater features typical of a large regional creek system. Water conditions can vary seasonally based on flow rates, and paddlers should verify current water levels and weather conditions before attempting any runs on this waterway.

The take-out location serves the broader whitewater paddling community in central New York. Paddlers should contact local outfitters or the Onondaga County Parks Department for specific details about parking, facilities, access fees, and any current restrictions or seasonal closures at this particular access point.