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Take-out PA

Take Out

Swatara Creek - 5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.1 – 6.0 FT
Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 5.6 FT
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 Swatara Creek whitewater run near Middletown, signaling paddlers to prepare for takeout and river exit. The rapid features minimal technical challenges but requires careful navigation to avoid potential debris and maintain boat control as the creek transitions to its final downstream stretch.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
13.8 mi
Directions
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5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA
Swatara Creek
I 14.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater