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Maryland whitewater - Patuxent River, Howard County
Howard
county,
Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II(IV) 15.3 miles
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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 |
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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 | |
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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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Patuxent River, Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II(IV)
Length:
15.3
miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.2574
Longitude: -76.9117
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1342
Longitude: -76.83171
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Paddler input for Patuxent River, Maryland:
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All Maryland Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baltimore-Towson, Maryland, the metro area neareast to Patuxent River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Patuxent River:
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Little Patuxent River, Howard
County
, 3 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1) |
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Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge) |
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Piney Run, Carroll
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Arrington Road to Marriottsville) |
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Patapsco River - South Branch, Howard/ Carroll
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 14 miles long (Woodbine to Woodstock) |
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Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road) |
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Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville) |
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Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course) |
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Anacostia River, Prince Georges
County
, 16 miles away, Class I - 10 miles long (Highway 3 to Potomac) |
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Rock Creek, n/a
County
, 18 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam) |
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Jones Falls, Baltimore
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Patuxent River:
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 46 miles away, 650 vertical feet |
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 84 miles away, 315 vertical feet |
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Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 104 miles away, 520 vertical feet |
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Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 110 miles away, 510 vertical feet |
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Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 114 miles away, 450 vertical feet |
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Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania
, 128 miles away, 515 vertical feet |
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Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 128 miles away, 1082 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 130 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Split Rock, Pennsylvania
, 132 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Patuxent River:
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Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Gramercy At Town Center, Columbia
, 1 miles away |
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Sheraton Columbia Hotel, Columbia
, 2 miles away |
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SpringHill Suites Columbia, Columbia
, 2 miles away |
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Inn at Peralynna Manor, Columbia
, 2 miles away |
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Hilton Columbia, Columbia
, 3 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Patuxent River:
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White Horse Trail, District of Columbia County
, 17 miles away |
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Valley Trail, District of Columbia County
, 17 miles away |
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Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia County
, 17 miles away |
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Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia County
, 19 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Patuxent River:
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Fairway Hills Golf Club, Columbia
, 2 miles away |
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Hobbit's Glen Golf Club, Columbia
, 2 miles away |
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Timbers at Troy Golf Course, Elkridge
, 7 miles away |
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