Take Out

This take-out access point on Jacobs Creek in Rostraver Township serves paddlers finishing whitewater runs on a medium-sized stream with substantial gradient. Jacobs Creek drains 95 square miles and drops over 1,300 feet across its 33-mile length, creating consistent current and whitewater character. The creek maintains an average flow of 132.69 cubic feet per second with a velocity of 1.53 feet per second, though gradient averages 39.1 feet per mile indicating significant drops in certain sections.

As a take-out point rather than a launch, this location is designed for paddlers exiting the water after running upstream sections of the creek. The site is positioned in the lower portion of the watershed relative to the total 33-mile length, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers looking to complete defined whitewater runs. The average gradient and flow characteristics suggest this section likely contains moderate whitewater with technical features typical of Class II to III conditions, depending on water level and specific river sections.

Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a flowing river environment with moderate current. Water conditions are influenced by seasonal precipitation and snowmelt from the headwater areas. The creek's stream order of 4 indicates a well-established channel with defined banks.