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
  If you're coming from Baltimore-Towson it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Jones Falls is 6 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according
    to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Jones Falls than the Lake Roland to Round Falls stretch. No shortage of good hotels, and
if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Jones Falls gets a common amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Jones Falls. Once the sun is down
 
it sinks down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; overnight lows at Jones Falls through the wintertime usually descend into the 20's.
While you're here at Jones Falls you will meet lots of folks from close by Baltimore-Towson.

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 Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore A Doubletree Hotel is located across from Johns Hopkins University less than four miles from Baltimore*s CBD and historic Inner Harbor and only 20 minutes from BWI I...

Hopkins Inn Est.1911, Baltimore
2 miles away
Why stay in a standard hotel when you can have the charm and personalized care of a wonderful inn. The Hopkins Inn welcomes you. Experience Baltimores many treasures, and return to our uptown address ...



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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
Hopkins Inn Est.1911, Baltimore , 2 miles away
Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore , 2 miles away
Biltmore Suites, Baltimore , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jones Falls:
Timer Ridge, Pikesville, 6 miles away
Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City, 11 miles away
Holiday Mobile Estates, Jessup, 13 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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