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Take-out DC

Take Out

Rock Creek (DC Potomac River trib.) - 2. Beach Dr. below East-West Hwy to Potomac River in D.C. (DC)

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Gauge Conditions
Rock Creek at Sherrill Drive Washington, DC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 185.0 – 1,200.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is the terminal rapid marking the end of the Rock Creek whitewater run, characterized by a shallow, boulder-strewn exit where paddlers must carefully navigate to avoid pinning or boat damage. The rapid offers no significant technical challenges but requires precise boat positioning to successfully transition from the creek to the Potomac River confluence, with careful attention to water levels and rock placement.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.8 mi
Directions
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2. Beach Dr. below East-West Hwy to Potomac River in D.C.
Rock Creek (DC Potomac River trib.)
I-III 9.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater