Maryland whitewater - Jones Falls, Baltimore County

Baltimore county, Lake Roland to Round Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-III     6 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting point is not too far from Baltimore-Towson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Lake
    Roland to Round Falls stretch of Jones Falls in Baltimore County is 6 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along Jones Falls than the Lake Roland to Round Falls section. There are many good
hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Here at Jones Falls you'll most likely meet some people from Baltimore-Towson. During the days of summer at Jones Falls temperatures are commonly in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Jones Falls dipping down into the 20's
 
all through winter nights.
A normal amount of rain falls here at Jones Falls; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.

Jones Falls, Lake Roland to Round Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 23 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.37829
Longitude: -76.64331

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.31499
Longitude: -76.6253

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Current weather conditions at Jones Falls, Maryland
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Local climate location: WESTMINSTER POLICE BRK 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Radisson Hotel At Cross Keys, Baltimore
-Located in a private, upscale community on 72 wooded acres -Complimentary parking, covered and outdoor -Courtesy shuttle to downtown and local universities, hospitals -Full service amenities with ...

Inn At The Colonnade-Baltimore, Baltimore
The Pool at The Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore is closed for renovations until August 15, 2008. The Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore, A Doubletree Hotel, is located across from Johns Hopkins University...

Hopkins Inn, Baltimore
2 miles away
Closest inn to John Hopkins University. Unique 26 room inn with Victorian era charm. Deluxe continental breakfast served daily. Walk to Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore Museum of Art, and locally po...



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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 Jones Falls. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jones Falls.
 Whitewater Near Jones Falls:
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)
Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 11 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1)
Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)
Little Falls, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
 Ski Areas Near Jones Falls:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 108 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 111 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 116 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 116 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 116 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jones Falls:
Radisson Hotel At Cross Keys, Baltimore , 1 miles away
Inn At The Colonnade-Baltimore, Baltimore , 1 miles away
Doubletree Inn The Colonnade, Baltimore , 1 miles away
Hopkins Inn, Baltimore , 2 miles away
Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jones Falls:
Millersville Koa Kampground, Millersville, 15 miles away
Morris Meadows Recreation Farm, Freeland, 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Jones Falls:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 25 miles away
Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD , 39 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Jones Falls:
Clifton Park Golf Course, Baltimore , 3 miles away
Woodlands Golf Course, Towson , 4 miles away
Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Jones Falls

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