Maryland whitewater - Bennett Creek, Frederick County

Frederick county, MD Route 355 to Monocacy River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The MD Route 355 to Monocacy River stretch of Bennett Creek in Maryland is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The scenic beauty of Frederick County and the water flowing gracefully down Bennett Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make
    you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is the only paddling section along Bennett Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Bennett Creek; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. During the warm days of summer highs here at Bennett Creek get into the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Bennett Creek overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's.
 

Bennett Creek, MD Route 355 to Monocacy River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.31944
Longitude: -77.32918

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29444
Longitude: -77.43889

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Local climate location: HAGERSTOWN 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Frederick, Frederick
4 miles away
Historical Frederick. Shopping, movies and many businesses within walking distance. Jacuzzi suites available. Free continental breakfast. Discounted attraction tickets available. Free use of indoor po...

Hampton Inn Frederick, Frederick
4 miles away
Hampton Inn Frederick is conveniently located off I-270 at RT. 85 Exit 31B, 2 miles from historic downtown. Area attractions include shopping malls, historic battlefields, nightclubs, museums, AA base...

Mainstay Suites Frederick, Frederick
4 miles away
Hotel features a fitness center. All suites offer 2 line phones and full kitchen. 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Pet deposit: 100.00/stay (refundable). Pet accommodation: 10.00/night per pet. Poo...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Bennett Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bennett Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bennett Creek:
Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence)
Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)
Potomac River, Montgomery County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Violette's Lock - GW Canal Loop)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Rocky Ridge Road to Monocacy River)
Goose Creek, Loudoun County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.5 miles long (Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club)
Middle creek, Frederick County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville)
Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)
Hunting Creek, Fredrick County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake)
Little Seneca Creek, Montgomery County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.2 miles long (Boyds to Darnestown)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Lantz to Rocky Ridge Road)
 Ski Areas Near Bennett Creek:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 97 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 106 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 107 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 118 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 131 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 131 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bennett Creek:
Turning Point Inn, Frederick , 3 miles away
Main Stay Suites, Frederick , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Frederick, Frederick , 4 miles away
Hampton Inn Frederick, Frederick , 4 miles away
Hampton Inn, Frederick , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bennett Creek:
Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg, 7 miles away
Calico Rocks Campground, Frederick County, 10 miles away
Marble Quarry Campground, Montgomery County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Bennett Creek:
Paw Paw Passage Trail, Fairfax County , 18 miles away
Meadow Trail, Fairfax County , 18 miles away
Cunningham Falls Nature Trail, Frederick County , 18 miles away
Potomac Heritage Trail, Fairfax County , 18 miles away
High Rock Nature Trail, Frederick County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Bennett Creek:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 16 miles away
Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna - VA , 22 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Bennett Creek:
PB Dye Golf Club, Ijamsville , 3 miles away
Whiskey Creek Golf Club, Ijamsville , 6 miles away
Little Bennett Golf Course, Clarksburg , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Bennett Creek

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