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Take-out IA

Take Out

Walnut Creek - Hwy 6 in Urbandale to Raccoon River (7 miles) (IA)

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Gauge Conditions
Walnut Creek at Des Moines, IA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 120.0 – 750.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Take Out rapid on Walnut Creek marks the conclusion of a scenic 7-mile whitewater run, offering paddlers a transition point from the river to the takeout area near the Raccoon River confluence. While specific technical details are limited due to the N/A difficulty rating, paddlers should be prepared for potential shallow water conditions and potential debris typical of small urban creek environments.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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Hwy 6 in Urbandale to Raccoon River (7 miles)
Walnut Creek
I-II(III) 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater