Take Out

This take-out site on Rush Creek in Skamania County provides access to a medium-sized river with significant whitewater characteristics. Rush Creek is a 116-mile stream with a total elevation drop of 1,257 feet, creating an average gradient of 10.8 feet per mile. The creek drains an area of 1,195 square miles and maintains an average flow of 84 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.95 feet per second, indicating moderate to strong current conditions typical of whitewater rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on Rush Creek. The creek's stream order of 5 classifies it as a medium river with sufficient volume and gradient to support kayaking and possibly canoeing depending on water levels and specific section difficulty. The site's positioning at 46.0692°N, 121.9306°W places it in the Skamania County area, known for its diverse water recreation opportunities. Paddlers should be prepared for the creek's characteristics, including sustained current and the possibility of whitewater features typical of rivers with this gradient.

Access and facility details at this specific take-out location are not provided in the available data. Paddlers planning to use this site should contact local management or recreation services for information about parking, restroom availability, fee requirements, and specific access conditions. Water levels and difficulty can vary seasonally, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.