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This take-out site on Jacobs Creek in Mount Pleasant Township serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on a medium-gradient stream in western Pennsylvania. Jacobs Creek is a 33-mile waterway with a total elevation drop of 1,304 feet, creating an average gradient of 39.1 feet per mile, which indicates consistent Class II to Class III character typical of regional whitewater creeks. The creek drains approximately 95 square miles and maintains an average flow of about 133 cubic feet per second, making it runnable during moderate water conditions throughout much of the year.
As a take-out location rather than a launch site, this access point is specifically designed for paddlers to exit the water after completing upstream sections. The site is positioned in a rural township setting in Westmoreland County, a region known for its network of accessible whitewater creeks. Typical of regional creek take-outs, facilities and amenities may be minimal, so paddlers should plan accordingly and potentially scout the site in advance or contact local paddling clubs for current conditions and access information.