Maryland whitewater - Jennings Run, Allegany County
Allegany
county,
Barrelville to Wills Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III+ 3.5 miles
If you're coming from Cumberland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the cool fresh water attract people from
near and far. This section of Jennings Run is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Barrelville to Wills Creek section is the only paddling section along Jennings Run. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Jennings Run gets a normal amount of yearly rain; July is when you get the most rain here while February is typically the driest month. During the summertime months highs here at Jennings Run reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Jennings Run temperatures drop to the 10's.
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