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Catoctin Creek

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The historic Town Creek Aqueduct crosses the C&O Canal corridor beside the Potomac River in Maryland.
C&O Canal and Potomac River corridor at Town CreekPhoto by Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: public domain
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Your tripCatoctin Creek Park & Nature Center to C&O Lander Boat Ramp / PotomacApproximately 10.1 moving-water miles from Catoctin Creek Park to the C&O Lander Boat Ramp at the Potomac · 3–7 hours depending on stage · moderate
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These Catoctin Creek routes use Catoctin Creek near Middletown, MD as the main gauge reference.

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Where can I paddle the Catoctin Creek?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Catoctin Creek routes across Frederick County / Central Maryland. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

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