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Take-out MD

Take Out

Bear Creek - U.S. 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville (MD)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 240.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is a transition rapid marking the end of the Bear Creek run, where paddlers need to carefully navigate the confluence with the Youghiogheny River near Friendsville. The rapid features potential swirling currents and potential debris from the river merger, requiring precise boat control and awareness of changing water dynamics at this critical takeout point.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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U.S. 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville
Bear Creek
IV 4.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater