Maryland whitewater - Little Falls, Baltimore County

Baltimore county, Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     5 miles
  The starting point is not too far from York-Hanover, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are a few other stretches in this river
    system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling
places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Little Falls. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Little Falls descend into the 20's. From
 
a rain point of view Little Falls is a reasonably typical place; May is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
A visit to Camp Alkor Spring will fill your spirit with pleasant feelings.

Little Falls, Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6408
Longitude: -76.65941

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.59749
Longitude: -76.62571

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Current weather conditions at Little Falls, Maryland
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Local climate location: HANOVER 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Falls.
 Whitewater Near Little Falls:
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 14 miles away, Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1)
Jones Falls, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls)
Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)
Herring Run, City of Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)
 Ski Areas Near Little Falls:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 101 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Falls:
Chase Suite Hotel Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 6 miles away
Embassy Suites Hotel Baltimore/Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away
Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away
Ramada Ltd Cockeysville MD, Cockeysville , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Falls:
Morris Meadows Recreation Farm, Freeland, 6 miles away
No Bones About It, Stewartstown, 9 miles away
Indian Rock Campgrounds, York, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Falls:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 37 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 48 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Falls:
Greystone Golf Course, White Hall , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Falls

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