Take Out

This take-out site on Slippery Rock Creek in Perry Township, Lawrence County serves paddlers finishing a whitewater run on a significant regional stream. Slippery Rock Creek is a large stream system with a 51-mile length and substantial gradient, making it an established whitewater destination. The creek maintains an average flow of 611 cubic feet per second with a notable 11.2 feet per mile gradient, creating dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

The take-out location is strategically positioned on the creek system that eventually flows to the Ohio River drainage. With a drainage area of 408 square miles and stream order 6 classification, this creek provides consistent flows for paddling seasons. The site's placement in Perry Township makes it accessible from the Lawrence County area, serving as a logical exit point for whitewater runs on this popular regional creek.

Paddlers should be aware that Slippery Rock Creek's average velocity of 2.13 feet per second combined with its significant gradient indicates active current and whitewater features throughout much of the run. The creek's substantial drop over its course, along with its large drainage area, means water levels and conditions can vary considerably with rainfall and seasonal changes.