Maryland whitewater - Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County

Baltimore county, Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     7 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maryland you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1 stretch of Gunpowder Falls in Maryland is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class I section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Lower Loch Raven Dam to
    Route 1 section is just one of many. The wonderful Baltimore County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Baltimore-Towson,
if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Gunpowder Falls temperatures are usually in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. All through the winter highs are typically in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Gunpowder Falls
 
temperatures sink to the 10's. Gunpowder Falls gets a common amount of annual rainfall; all through June this area sees the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month.
Don't leave Gunpowder Falls without first paying a visit to Villa Maria Spring.

Gunpowder Falls, Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.4304
Longitude: -76.5439

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.42739
Longitude: -76.44471

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Current weather conditions at Gunpowder Falls, Maryland
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Local climate location: PARKTON 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Inn & Suites White Marsh, Baltimore
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gunpowder Falls.
 Whitewater Near Gunpowder Falls:
Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)
Little Gunpowder Falls, Harford/ Baltimore County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Maryland Route 147 to US Route 40)
Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)
Winters Run, Harford County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Pleasantville Road to Maryland Route 7)
Jones Falls, Baltimore County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)
Little Falls, Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls)
Deer Creek, Harford County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 43.5 miles long (Bond Road to Susquehanna River)
 Ski Areas Near Gunpowder Falls:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 420 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gunpowder Falls:
Fairfield Inn & Suites White Marsh, Baltimore , 4 miles away
Hampton Inn Baltimore/White Marsh, Baltimore , 4 miles away
WHITE MARSH HILTON GARDEN INN, Baltimore , 4 miles away
Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh, Baltimore , 4 miles away
Bridgestreet Cambridge Court, White Marsh , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gunpowder Falls:
Tae KWON Do Masters, Bel Air, 11 miles away
Timer Ridge, Pikesville, 16 miles away
Bar Harbor RV Park, Abingdon, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Gunpowder Falls:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 35 miles away
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD , 49 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gunpowder Falls:
Gunpowder Falls Golf Course, Kingsville , 6 miles away
MT Vista Golf Course, Kingsville , 6 miles away
Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Gunpowder Falls

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