Maryland whitewater, Anacostia River - Northwest Branch Prince Georges Montgomery county, US Route 29 to Hyattsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III(V+)     8 miles   The starting point is not too far from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Anacostia River - Northwest Branch in Maryland is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III(V+) section. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland     tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There's camping available near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Maryland scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream   are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Do pay a visit to Greenbelt Park while you're here at Anacostia River - Northwest Branch. Have a delightful hiking adventure along the Valley Trail; a short journey to Takoma Spring is always worthwhile. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Here at Anacostia River - Northwest Branch you'll probably meet some people from Takoma Park, and a trip to Bathing Beach is always a wonderful idea. Hiking along the White Horse Trail is nice fun. A typical amount of rain falls here at Anacostia River - Northwest Branch. Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, US Route 29 to Hyattsville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch.   Whitewater Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Anacostia River, Prince Georges County, 3 miles away       Class I - 10 miles long (Highway 3 to Potomac) Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery County, 3 miles away       Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville) Rock Creek, n/a County, 4 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam) Rock Creek, DC County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.) Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 9 miles away       Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac) Potomac River, Montgomery County, 10 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls) Four Mile Run, Arlington County, 12 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road) Cabin John Creek, Montgomery County, 13 miles away       Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac) Rock Creek, Mongomery County, 13 miles away       Class I(II) - -blank- miles long (Rockville to Military Road) Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road)   Ski Areas Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Seafarers Boat Club, Washington , 6 miles away Washington Marina, Washington , 6 miles away James Creek Marina, Washington , 6 miles away Columbia Island Marina, Washington , 7 miles away Columbia Island Marina, Arlington , 8 miles away   Beaches Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Bathing Beach, District of Columbia , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Econo Lodge Takoma Park, Takoma Park , 0 miles away Quality Inn Takoma Park, Takoma Park , 0 miles away Eden Park Guest House, Takoma Park , 2 miles away College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Hyattsville , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express WASHINGTON DC N-SILVER SPRING, Silver Spring , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Cherry Hill Park, College Park, 4 miles away Greenbelt Park National ParkS, Hyattsville, 6 miles away Scotts Cove Campground, Howard County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: White Horse Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Valley Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia , 4 miles away Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia , 5 miles away Swamp Trail, District of Columbia , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 8 miles away Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 10 miles away Rosaryville State Park, Maryland , 16 miles away George Washington's Grist Mill Historic State Park, Virginia , 17 miles away Cedarville State Forest, Maryland , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch: University Of Maryland Golf Course, College Park , 3 miles away Golf Course Report, Silver Spring , 3 miles away University Of Md Golf Club, College Park , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Anacostia River - Northwest Branch Greenbelt Lake, Prince George's , 6 miles away Triadelphia Reservoir, Howard , 12 miles away Lake Needwood, Montgomery , 12 miles away