Maryland whitewater - Patuxent River, Howard County
Howard
county,
Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(IV) 15.3 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Baltimore-Towson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Patuxent River in Maryland is 15.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II(IV) section by American Whitewater. The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The wonderful Maryland scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people
coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. The Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill stretch is the only paddling stretch along
Patuxent River. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime here at Patuxent River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Patuxent River. You don't should go far from
Patuxent River to enjoy Symphony Woods. Patuxent River is a wet place that gets a lot of rain; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month of the year is January.
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