Maryland whitewater - Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County
Baltimore
county,
Falls Road to Phoenix section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 15 miles
This stretch of Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County is 15 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Baltimore-Towson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Falls Road to Phoenix stretch is just one of many. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time
in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Maryland and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months, highs typically are in the 80's at Gunpowder Falls. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's.
For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Gunpowder Falls drop into the 20's. Gunpowder Falls gets a common amount of annual rain; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest month of the year is February.
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