Maryland whitewater, Gunpowder Falls Baltimore county, Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     2 miles   If you're coming from York-Hanover it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay     the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road section is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road section of Gunpowder Falls is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The   nature scenery of Maryland and the water flowing gracefully down Gunpowder Falls are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Manchester come to Gunpowder Falls, and you are in the vicinity of Prettyboy Cove since you're here. Don't leave Gunpowder Falls without dropping by Patapsco Valley State Park. Summertime highs at Gunpowder Falls typically tend to be in the 80's; the nighttime is fairly colder of course, regularly in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 30's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Gunpowder Falls. Gunpowder Falls, Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road 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 Gunpowder Falls.   Whitewater Near Gunpowder Falls: Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix) Little Falls, Baltimore County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir) Deer Creek, Harford County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 43.5 miles long (Bond Road to Susquehanna River) Jones Falls, Baltimore County, 13 miles away       Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County, 15 miles away       Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1) Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County, 15 miles away       Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road) Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40) Herring Run, City of Baltimore County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane) Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)   Ski Areas Near Gunpowder Falls: Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Gunpowder Falls: Center Dock Marina, Baltimore , 19 miles away Harborview Marina & Yacht Club, Baltimore , 19 miles away Harborview Marina, Baltimore , 19 miles away Henderson's Wharf Marina, Baltimore , 20 miles away Middle Branch Marina, Baltimore , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Gunpowder Falls: Courtyard Baltimore Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away Embassy Suites By Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away Residence Inn Baltimore Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express HUNT VALLEY, Hunt Valley , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Gunpowder Falls: Morris Meadows Recreation Farm, Freeland, 4 miles away Maryland State Fairground, Lutherville Timonium, 10 miles away Camp Holiday, Reisterstown, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Gunpowder Falls: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 35 miles away Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 46 miles away Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland , 15 miles away Gunpowder Falls State Park, Maryland , 19 miles away Rocks State Park, Maryland , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gunpowder Falls: Greystone Golf Course, White Hall , 7 miles away Bon Air Country Club, Glen Rock , 8 miles away Hunt Valley Blue Golf Course, Phoenix , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Gunpowder Falls North Carroll Community Pond, Carroll , 12 miles away Cascade Lake, Carroll , 13 miles away Lake Redman, York , 15 miles away