Take-Out

This take-out access point on Cedar Creek in Shenandoah County serves as an exit location for paddlers completing whitewater sections of the creek. Cedar Creek is a large river system with a significant gradient of 17.9 feet per mile on average, indicating moderate to fast-moving water suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. With an average flow of nearly 99 cubic feet per second and velocities around 2.68 feet per second, the creek provides consistent current that requires proper paddling skills and awareness of water conditions.

Cedar Creek drains a substantial 1,596 square mile watershed and maintains a 1,105 foot total elevation drop across its 61.81 mile length, making it a dynamic waterway with varying conditions depending on seasonal flow and recent precipitation. The take-out location at these coordinates provides access in the lower portions of the creek system, well downstream from the headwaters. Paddlers should be aware that conditions can vary significantly based on water levels and time of year, with higher flows occurring during spring snowmelt and heavy rain periods.

This is a working access point for completing paddling trips on Cedar Creek. Like many take-out locations, facilities and amenities may be minimal, so paddlers should plan accordingly with shuttle arrangements and bring necessary supplies. The site's location in Shenandoah County places it within Virginia's scenic piedmont region with relatively easy access from nearby communities.