Take Out

Young Womans Creek is a medium-sized river in central Pennsylvania with a total length of 11.38 miles and significant gradient of 51.8 feet per mile, making it a whitewater destination. The creek drops 589 feet in elevation across its course, creating dynamic flowing conditions suitable for paddlers seeking moving water. With an average flow of 147.58 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.91 feet per second, this stream maintains consistent current that requires intermediate paddling skills and awareness of typical whitewater hazards.

This take-out location in Chapman Township, Clinton County provides access to the lower section of Young Womans Creek. The site serves as a recovery point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the creek. Given the stream's gradient and flow characteristics, paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions and potential obstacles typical of Pennsylvania mountain streams.

Paddlers planning to use this take-out should coordinate with put-in locations upstream and verify current water conditions before launching. The creek's drainage area of 88 square miles and moderate elevation make it responsive to rainfall, so flow levels can vary seasonally.