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Take-out NY

Take Out

Elbow Creek - Gilmantown Rd. to Sacandaga River (NY)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Sacandaga River near Hope NY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5,000.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid marks the end of the Elbow Creek run, transitioning paddlers from the creek's technical section to the broader Sacandaga River. The rapid features a tight exit with potential for pinning or strainers near the river's edge, requiring careful navigation and precise boat positioning. Paddlers should scout this section carefully and be prepared for potential obstacles during high water conditions.
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
2.3 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Gilmantown Rd. to Sacandaga River
Elbow Creek
V 2.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater