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Maryland whitewater - Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County
City of Baltimore
county,
Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 4 miles
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The Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course stretch of Gwynns Falls is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of City of Baltimore County and the water flowing gracefully down Gwynns Falls are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. |
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No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Baltimore-Towson, please
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Briefly about the general area:
At Gwynns Falls you always meet someone from Baltimore-Towson. Summertime highs at Gwynns Falls commonly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures | |
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at Gwynns Falls fall into the 20's.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Gwynns Falls; the month with most of the rain is May while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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Gwynns Falls, Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
4
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3053
Longitude: -76.6795
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.27159
Longitude: -76.65271
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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 Gwynns Falls. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gwynns Falls. |
| | Whitewater Near Gwynns Falls:
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Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road) |
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Jones Falls, Baltimore
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls) |
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Herring Run, City of Baltimore
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane) |
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Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge) |
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Little Patuxent River, Howard
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1) |
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Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore
County
, 14 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1) |
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Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix) |
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Patuxent River, Howard
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 15.3 miles long (Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill) |
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Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40) |
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Long Green Creek, Baltimore
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Gwynns Falls:
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 55 miles away, 620 vertical feet |
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Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 72 miles away, 315 vertical feet |
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Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 96 miles away, 510 vertical feet |
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Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 99 miles away, 420 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Gwynns Falls:
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Quality Inn Baltimore, Baltimore
, 1 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express BALTIMORE AT THE STADIUMS, Baltimore
, 3 miles away |
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Hampton Inn BaltimoreCamden Yards, Baltimore
, 3 miles away |
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Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, Baltimore
, 3 miles away |
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Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore
, 3 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Gwynns Falls:
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Forest Park Golf Course, Gwynn Oak
, 3 miles away |
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Clifton Park Golf Course, Baltimore
, 5 miles away |
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Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore
, 7 miles away |
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The Quality Inn is located one exit south of Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor, aquarium, science center, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, Hard Rock Cafe and the ESPN Zone. FREE Deluxe Conti...
