Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Baltimore-Towson, Maryland is a great place to live for those who like whitewater. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. With so much whitewater nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir, 24 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road, 18 miles away, class I-III, 2 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Falls Road to Phoenix, 14 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1, 11 miles away, class I, 7 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Route 1 to US 40, 13 miles away, class II-III, 3.3 miles long. Gwynns Falls, Maryland, Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course, 3 miles away, class II-IV, 4 miles long. Gwynns Falls, Maryland, Lochearn to Franklintown Road, 6 miles away, class II-IV, 4 miles long. Herring Run, Maryland, Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane, 4 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Jones Falls, Maryland, Lake Roland to Round Falls, 3 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Little Falls, Maryland, Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls, 17 miles away, class I-III, 5 miles long. Little Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Maryland Route 147 to US Route 40, 17 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Little Patuxent River, Maryland, US Route 29 to US Route 1, 17 miles away, class I-IV, 7 miles long. Long Green Creek, Maryland, Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls, 13 miles away, class IV, 2 miles long. Patapsco River, Maryland, Woodstock to Elkridge, 12 miles away, class I-III, 17.5 miles long. Patapsco River - South Branch, Maryland, Woodbine to Woodstock, 25 miles away, class I-III(IV), 14 miles long. Patuxent River, Maryland, Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill, 18 miles away, class I-II(IV), 15.3 miles long. Piney Run, Maryland, Arrington Road to Marriottsville, 21 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Winters Run, Maryland, Pleasantville Road to Maryland Route 7, 20 miles away, class I-II, 13 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Anacostia River, District of Columbia, Highway 3 to Potomac, 31 miles away, class I, 10 miles long. Rock Creek, District of Columbia, Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam, 35 miles away, class II-III+(V), 4 miles long. Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Maryland, US Route 29 to Hyattsville, 31 miles away, class I-III(V+), 8 miles long. Broad Creek, Maryland, MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623, 32 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cabin John Creek, Maryland, River Road to Potomac, 41 miles away, class -blank-, 3 miles long. Conowingo Creek, Maryland, Oakwood to Susquehanna River, 36 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long. Deer Creek, Maryland, Bond Road to Susquehanna River, 26 miles away, class I-III, 43.5 miles long. Little Seneca Creek, Maryland, Boyds to Darnestown, 41 miles away, class II(III), 5.2 miles long. Northeast Creek, Maryland, below covered bridge on Route 272, 49 miles away, class V, 4 miles long. Octoraro Creek, Maryland, New Bridge Road to Richardsmere, 39 miles away, class II, 6 miles long. Potomac River, Maryland, Through Great Falls, 47 miles away, class V+, 0.6 miles long. Potomac River, Maryland, Mather Gorge to Lock 10, 44 miles away, class I-IV, 6.5 miles long. Potomac River, Maryland, Little Falls, 40 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Rock Creek, Maryland, Military Road to Potomac River in D., 36 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Beaver Creek, Pennsylvania, Alpine Road to Bull Road, 45 miles away, class III-IV, 1.5 miles long. Bermudian Creek, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek, 46 miles away, class I-II, 13.1 miles long. Codorus Creek, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road, 39 miles away, class II(III), 4.4 miles long. Conewago Creek - East, Pennsylvania, Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road, 46 miles away, class I-III, 6.2 miles long. Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, Pennsylvania, Martinsville to Lake Clarke, 35 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. Muddy Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, Pennsylvania, Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River, 33 miles away, class II(III), 5 miles long. Octoraro Creek, Pennsylvania, Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland, 44 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, Holtwood, 34 miles away, class III+, 2 miles long. Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, Saginaw Railroad Bridge, 40 miles away, class III, 2 miles long. Accotink Creek, Virginia, King Arthur Road to Telegraph Road, 50 miles away, class I-II, 13 miles long. Difficult Run, Virginia, Old Georgetown Pike to Potomac River, 46 miles away, class III-IV(V+), 0.9 miles long. Four Mile Run, Virginia, Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road, 41 miles away, class III, 4.5 miles long. Pimmit Run, Virginia, Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road, 41 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long. Pimmit Run, Virginia, Glebe Road to Potomac, 40 miles away, class IV(V), 0 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, 97 miles, vertical drop 510 feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania, 95 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania, 95 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania, 69 miles, vertical drop 315 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, 137 miles, vertical drop 1072 feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania, 112 miles, vertical drop 520 feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania, 105 miles, vertical drop 1082 feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania, 133 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania, 137 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Camelback, Pennsylvania, 128 miles, vertical drop 800 feet Tanglwood, Pennsylvania, 148 miles, vertical drop 415 feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania, 145 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania, 127 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania, 118 miles, vertical drop 600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 80 miles Catoctin Mountain Park, 58 miles Fort Washington Park, 38 miles Glen Echo Park, 40 miles Greenbelt Park, 24 miles Great Falls Park, 44 miles Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, 80 miles Prince William Forest Park, 64 miles Wolf Trap Farm Park, 49 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Maryland Rivers