Maryland whitewater - Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County
Howard/Baltimore/Carroll
county,
Woodstock to Elkridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 17.5 miles
The starting location is a reasonable drive from Baltimore-Towson, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Woodstock to Elkridge section of Patapsco River in Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County is
17.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. If you hurry you can run this section in a
day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Woodstock to Elkridge section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: At Patapsco River through the summertime months highs are in the 80's, and the night is a tad chillier of course,
typically in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Patapsco River. Patapsco River gets a common amount of precipitation; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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