Maryland whitewater - Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County
Allegany
county,
US Route 40 to Potomac River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 9.5 miles
The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The nature scenery of Allegany County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Fifteen Mile Creek. The put-in location is a short drive from Winchester, as you can see on the road map further down. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in
this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Fifteen Mile Creek in Maryland is 9.5 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to
American Whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Robert Milborn Spring, and the Gabriel Trail offers hiking at its best. An average amount of rain falls at Fifteen Mile Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A tour
to Mudlick Hollow is always fun. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Fifteen Mile Creek reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Fifteen Mile Creek.
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