Maryland whitewater - Catoctin Creek, Frederick County
Frederick
county,
US 40 to Potomac River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 28.8 miles
The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The natural beauty of Maryland and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of
spots for that. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if
you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch of Catoctin Creek in Maryland is 28.8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.
Briefly about the general area: A common amount of precipitation falls here at Catoctin Creek; May is when you get the most rain here, and January meanwhile is the driest month. Throughout the
long summer days highs here at Catoctin Creek get into the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Catoctin Creek tend to be in the 10's.
6 miles away
If traveling to Brunswick for a night, a week, a month or more, you'll want to stay at the well-maintained Green Country Inn. The cozy rooms might be small, but they are exceptionally dark and quiet....
9 miles away
Located just 45 minutes from Baltimore and Washington DC. Within walking distance to great shopping and dining. Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Frederick. This hotel has a small meeting ro...
9 miles away
The Holiday Inn Frederick-Ft. Detrick, located less than a mile from historic downtown Frederick, Maryland and Fort Detrick offers free high speed internet service and fitness center. This Frederick...
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