Maryland whitewater - Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County
Baltimore
county,
Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 2 miles
The starting location is a short drive from York-Hanover, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Gunpowder Falls in Maryland is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Maryland and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. 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. This is not the only paddling section in this river
system, there are others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Prettyboy Cove is not far from Gunpowder Falls at all. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Gunpowder Falls; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summer at Gunpowder Falls arrives with high temperatures in
the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Gunpowder Falls are in the 20's.
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