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. Gunpowder Falls, Falls Road to Phoenix road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.61899 Longitude: -76.6904 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5102 Longitude: -76.6241 Paddler input for Gunpowder Falls, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gunpowder Falls, Maryland Local climate location: HANOVER 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Chase Suite Hotel Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley 4 miles away Chase Suite Hotel offers a total of 96 suites and studios. High-speed internet access is available in all guest suites. Each guest room is complete with a full kitchen equipped with all the tools fo... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baltimore-Towson, Maryland, the metro area neareast to Gunpowder Falls. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gunpowder Falls.   Whitewater Near Gunpowder Falls: Little Falls, Baltimore County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir) Jones Falls, Baltimore County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls) Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 13 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1) Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane) Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls) Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)   Ski Areas Near Gunpowder Falls: Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 650 vertical feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 315 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 510 vertical feet Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 450 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 99 miles away, 520 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 104 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 107 miles away, 250 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 108 miles away, 475 vertical feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 108 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gunpowder Falls: Chase Suite Hotel Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 4 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 4 miles away Embassy Suites Hotel Baltimore/Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 4 miles away Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley , 4 miles away Ramada Ltd Cockeysville MD, Cockeysville , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunpowder Falls: Morris Meadows Recreation Farm, Freeland, 8 miles away No Bones About It, Stewartstown, 12 miles away Indian Rock Campgrounds, York, 20 miles away   National Parks Near Gunpowder Falls: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 34 miles away Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 46 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gunpowder Falls: Hunt Valley Golf Club, Phoenix , 4 miles away Greystone Golf Course, White Hall , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Gunpowder Falls