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Baltimore Blueway

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McKeldin Rapids cascade through Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland.
Patapsco Valley State Park river-corridor context near McKeldinPhoto by Andrew Parlette via Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: CC BY 2.0
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Your tripBroening Park to Masonville Cove Environmental Education CenterApproximately 2.5 miles along the Middle Branch into Masonville Cove · About 1–3 hr · moderate
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Baltimore Blueway paddle planning

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Water levels

These Baltimore Blueway routes use Patapsco River near Elkridge, MD (same-estuary proxy) as the main gauge reference.

Route options

Compare 7 routes (0 scored · 7 planning) across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County / Central Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Baltimore Blueway routes here are marked easy and hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Baltimore Blueway paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Baltimore Blueway?

Paddle Today tracks 7 Baltimore Blueway routes across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County / Central Maryland. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Baltimore Blueway water levels?

These planning routes have no live conditions score. Use each route’s gauge notes and source guidance, then check current waterway notices, weather, access, and local conditions before launching.

How should I choose a Baltimore Blueway trip?

Compare distance, difficulty, launch access, and shuttle needs. These routes are planning references; verify current conditions with the linked sources before choosing a trip.