Maryland whitewater - Long Green Creek, Baltimore County
Baltimore
county,
Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 2 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Baltimore-Towson, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch of Long Green Creek is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of Baltimore County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better
be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Long Green Creek than the Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: A large amount of precipitation falls at Long Green Creek; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs
in the 80's to Long Green Creek with nighttime lows in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Long Green Creek are in the 10's.
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