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District of Columbia whitewater - Rock Creek, n/a County
n/a
county,
Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III+(V) 4 miles
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The put-in location is a short drive from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of District of Columbia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. This stretch of Rock Creek in District of Columbia is 4 miles long and is a class II-III+(V) section of whitewater according to |
American Whitewater. The Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Rock Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's.
| When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows during the winter for Rock Creek tend to be in the 20's. This is a great river. Jumpin' Jack Spring is an inspiring location to check out during your stay, and lots of folks from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria come here.
Hiking along the Valley Trail is pleasant fun, and you should certainly check out charming Bathing Beach since you're here. Rock Creek is right by the Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, and close by you stumble | |
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on pleasant sites like Piney Branch Valley.
The annual rain here at Rock Creek is about average; during May this area sees the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.
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Rock Creek, Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III+(V)
Length:
4
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.93956
Longitude: -77.04009
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.93959
Longitude: -77.0516
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Paddler input for Rock Creek, District of Columbia:
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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, District of Columbia
Local climate location: ROCKVILLE 6 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Kalorama Guest House Woodley P, Washington
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Kalorama Guest House, Washington
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Outdoors Recreation Near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Rock Creek:
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Rock Creek, DC
County
, 1 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.) |
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Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville) |
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls) |
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Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac) |
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Four Mile Run, Arlington
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road) |
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Anacostia River, Prince Georges
County
, 6 miles away, Class I - 10 miles long (Highway 3 to Potomac) |
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Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road) |
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Cabin John Creek, Montgomery
County
, 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac) |
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.5 miles long (Mather Gorge to Lock 10) |
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Little Seneca Creek, Montgomery
County
, 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.2 miles long (Boyds to Darnestown) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Rock Creek:
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 50 miles away, 620 vertical feet |
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Rock Creek:
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Kalorama Guest House Woodley P, Washington
, 1 miles away |
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Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington
, 1 miles away |
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Kalorama Guest House, Washington
, 1 miles away |
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Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington
, 1 miles away |
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The Intown Uptown Inn, Washington
, 1 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Rock Creek:
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Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia County
, 1 miles away |
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Valley Trail, District of Columbia County
, 1 miles away |
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Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia County
, 2 miles away |
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White Horse Trail, District of Columbia County
, 2 miles away |
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Upland Trail, District of Columbia County
, 2 miles away |
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