Harford
county,
MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 4.5 miles
This section of Broad Creek in Harford County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lancaster, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels
fill up quick. This is the only paddling section along Broad Creek. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: Summer at Broad Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Broad Creek overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. From a rain point of view Broad Creek is a pretty typical place; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while February is regularly the driest month.
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