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.

 

CLASS II-IV     4 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Baltimore-Towson, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of City of Baltimore County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This section is long
    enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course section is one of them. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons
to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course section of Gwynns Falls in City of Baltimore County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
During your visit to Gwynns Falls you'll meet some folks from Baltimore-Towson for sure. The amount of rain that falls
 
at Gwynns Falls is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during May, and the driest month is February.
Through the warmest time of the year at Gwynns Falls highs are usually in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's while Gwynns Falls night low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3053
Longitude: -76.6795

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.27159
Longitude: -76.65271

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Current weather conditions at Gwynns Falls, Maryland
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Local climate location: WESTMINSTER POLICE BRK 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Baltimore, Baltimore
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...

Holiday Inn Express BALTIMORE AT THE STADIUMS, Baltimore
3 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Baltimore/ Stadiums is the newest welcomed addition to Baltimore®s Inner Harbor, an upscale tourist-class hotel located 8 miles from Baltimore/ Washington Airport. With the ...

Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore
3 miles away
Our hotel is located on the west side of the Inner Harbor/downtown area. We have the easiest and quickest access to all major highways. We are across the street from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gwynns Falls.
 Whitewater Near Gwynns Falls:
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road)
Jones Falls, Baltimore County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls)
Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)
Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge)
Little Patuxent River, Howard County , 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Patuxent River, Howard County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 15.3 miles long (Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)
Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Gwynns Falls:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 99 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 109 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 114 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 119 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 120 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 120 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gwynns Falls:
Quality Inn Baltimore, Baltimore , 1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express BALTIMORE AT THE STADIUMS, Baltimore , 3 miles away
Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Baltimore-Inner Harbor Dwt, Md, Baltimore , 3 miles away
Biltmore Suites, Baltimore , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gwynns Falls:
Millersville Koa Kampground, Millersville, 12 miles away
Scotts Cove Campground, Howard County, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Gwynns Falls:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 21 miles away
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD , 36 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gwynns Falls:
Forest Park Golf Course, Gwynn Oak , 3 miles away
Clifton Park Golf Course, Baltimore , 5 miles away
Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Gwynns Falls

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