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Maryland whitewater - Little Seneca Creek, Montgomery County
Montgomery
county,
Boyds to Darnestown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II(III) 5.2 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Montgomery County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The starting location is a short drive from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Little Seneca Creek in Maryland is 5.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) |
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section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Some people
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Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Little Seneca Creek; through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
At Little Seneca Creek through the warm months highs are in the 80's; the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, frequently in the 60's. For | |
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the period of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Little Seneca Creek temperatures drop to the 20's.
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Little Seneca Creek, Boyds to Darnestown road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II(III)
Length:
5.2
miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1057
Longitude: -77.17911
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.0774
Longitude: -77.20111
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Paddler input for Little Seneca Creek, Maryland:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Little Seneca Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Little Seneca Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Little Seneca Creek:
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.5 miles long (Mather Gorge to Lock 10) |
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Cabin John Creek, Montgomery
County
, 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac) |
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.6 miles long (Through Great Falls) |
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Difficult Run, Fairfax
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.9 miles long (Old Georgetown Pike to Potomac River) |
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Violette's Lock - GW Canal Loop) |
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Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road) |
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Potomac River, Montgomery
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls) |
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Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac) |
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Rock Creek, DC
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.) |
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Rock Creek, n/a
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Little Seneca Creek:
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 38 miles away, 650 vertical feet |
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 98 miles away, 520 vertical feet |
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Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 103 miles away, 315 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 110 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 114 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 114 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania
, 130 miles away, 515 vertical feet |
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Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 131 miles away, 510 vertical feet |
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Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 136 miles away, 450 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Little Seneca Creek:
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Woodfin Suite Hotel Rockville, Rockville
, 1 miles away |
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Courtyard By Marriott Rockville, Rockville
, 1 miles away |
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Crowne Plaza Hotel WASHINGTON DC - ROCKVILLE, Rockville
, 1 miles away |
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Sleep Inn Shady Grove, Rockville
, 1 miles away |
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Best Western Washington Gateway Hotel, Rockville
, 1 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Little Seneca Creek:
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Paw Paw Passage Trail, Fairfax County
, 6 miles away |
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Meadow Trail, Fairfax County
, 6 miles away |
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Potomac Heritage Trail, Fairfax County
, 6 miles away |
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Gold Mine Trail, Montgomery County
, 6 miles away |
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Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia County
, 12 miles away |
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