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 point is not too far from Baltimore-Towson, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maryland you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls stretch of Long Green Creek in Baltimore County is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The campgrounds
here at Long Green Creek are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Long Green Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls section is the only one. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Baltimore County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: At Long Green Creek through the warm months highs are in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. The
winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at Long Green Creek all through the winter regularly drop into the 10's. A lot of precipitation falls at Long Green Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February.
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