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Take-out OR

Take Out

Elk Lake Creek - Elk Lake to NF road 6380 (OR)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Clackamas River above Three Lynx Creek, OR Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

The Lower Gorge can be run down to 2000, but more water is wanted for the upper stretch.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the terminus of this challenging river section, featuring a complex approach with multiple converging currents and potential submerged obstacles. Paddlers should carefully scout the rapid's exit point, which can present unpredictable hydraulics and narrow passages depending on water levels. While specific difficulty is unrated, careful route selection and precise maneuvering are critical to safely navigating this final segment of Elk Lake Creek.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
1.2 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Elk Lake to NF road 6380
Elk Lake Creek
V 9.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater