Maryland whitewater - Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County

City of Baltimore county, Lochearn to Franklintown Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Baltimore-Towson, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of City of Baltimore County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch
    is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Lochearn to Franklintown Road section is one of them. This stretch of Gwynns Falls in Maryland is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section.
If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rainfall that falls at Gwynns Falls is close to the national average; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. During the summertime highs here at Gwynns Falls get into the 80's. During the dark
 
hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Gwynns Falls.

Gwynns Falls, Lochearn to Franklintown Road 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: 39.34199
Longitude: -76.7268

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3053
Longitude: -76.6795

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Current weather conditions at Gwynns Falls, Maryland
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Local climate location: WESTMINSTER POLICE BRK 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Baltimore, Baltimore
2 miles away
Hotel is close to Baltimore Inner Harbor, Johns Hopkins University, and US Naval Academy. Several hospitals and malls nearby. All rooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet. Free continental brea...

Red Carpet Inn Baltimore, Baltimore
2 miles away
Red Carpet Inn is located 1 mile from Pimlico Race Course, close to shopping, restaurants, and museums. Baltimore Zoo and Camden Yard close by, Inner Harbor area is 5 miles away, and John Hopkins Univ...

Howard Johnson Pikesville, Pikesville
2 miles away
Welcome to Howard Johnson of Pikesville! We are situated close to downtown Baltimore in a suburban area known as Pikesville at Exit 20 off I-695. Our property offers guests easy access to all Baltimor...



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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 (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)
Jones Falls, Baltimore County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls)
Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge)
Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)
Little Patuxent River, Howard County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Patuxent River, Howard County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 15.3 miles long (Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill)
Piney Run, Carroll County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Arrington Road to Marriottsville)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
 Ski Areas Near Gwynns Falls:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 97 miles away, 510 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gwynns Falls:
Econo Lodge Baltimore, Baltimore , 2 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Baltimore, Baltimore , 2 miles away
Howard Johnson Pikesville, Pikesville , 2 miles away
Baltimore Days Inn West/Security Blvd., Baltimore , 3 miles away
Quality Inn West, Baltimore , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gwynns Falls:
Timer Ridge, Pikesville, 3 miles away
Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City, 6 miles away
Beth Tfiloh Camps, Reisterstown, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Gwynns Falls:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 21 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gwynns Falls:
Forest Park Golf Course, Gwynn Oak , 0 miles away
Woodholme Country Club, Pikesville , 4 miles away
Woodlands Golf Course, Towson , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Gwynns Falls

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