Maryland whitewater - Middle creek, Frederick County

Frederick county, Wolfsville to Myersville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(V)     6.3 miles
  The wonderful Maryland scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Wolfsville to Myersville stretch of Middle creek is 6.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(V) section of whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There are no other sections to paddle
    along Middle creek than the Wolfsville to Myersville section. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your
RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
The Cascade is always fun to check out. All through the months of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Middle creek while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are typically in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Middle creek are in the 10's.
The yearly precipitation here at Middle creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most, and January is when it's the driest.
 

Middle creek, Wolfsville to Myersville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(V)
Length: 6.3 miles
Average Gradient: 56 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.56
Longitude: -77.5

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.52999
Longitude: -77.55001

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Local climate location: MERCERSBURG 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Thurmont, Thurmont
8 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Thurmont is located approximately 15 Miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield and 15 miles from Frederick Municipal Airport. This location is also 5 miles from Cunningham Falls, 7 mi...

Comfort Inn Red Horse, Frederick
9 miles away
Located just 45 minutes from Baltimore and Washington DC. Within walking distance to great shopping and dining. Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Frederick. This hotel has a small meeting ro...

Hampton Inn Suites FrederickFort Detrick, Frederick
10 miles away
At the Hampton Inn - Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick hotel you*ll find exactly what you need. Whether you are traveling in Maryland for business or pleasure you*ll enjoy all the extras our hotel has to ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Middle creek.
 Whitewater Near Middle creek:
Hunting Creek, Fredrick County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake)
Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)
Beaver Creek, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Lantz to Rocky Ridge Road)
Antietam Creek - East Branch, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Old Forge to confluence with West Branch)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Rocky Ridge Road to Monocacy River)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River)
Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)
Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 15 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Middle creek:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 16 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Middle creek:
Super 8 Thurmont, Thurmont , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Horse, Frederick , 9 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites FrederickFort Detrick, Frederick , 10 miles away
Best Western Historic Frederick, Frederick , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn FREDERICK-CONF CTR AT FSK MALL, Frederick , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Middle creek:
Catoctin Quaker Camp, Thurmont, 3 miles away
Ole Mink Farm Campground, Thurmont, 3 miles away
Gambrill State Park, Near Myersville, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Middle creek:
Cunningham Falls Nature Trail, Frederick County , 6 miles away
Spiderbush Nature Trail, Frederick County , 6 miles away
High Rock Nature Trail, Frederick County , 7 miles away
Warrior Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away
Sandy Ridge Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Middle creek:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 7 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 21 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Middle creek:
Musket Ridge Golf Club, Myersville , 3 miles away
Maryland National Golf Club, Middletown , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Middle creek

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