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Patapsco River

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2.8–4.7 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty
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 tripOrange Grove Area to Avalon / Glen Artney AreaApproximately 2.8 river miles between the stored Orange Grove and Avalon area anchors; exact moving-water distance varies with the landing and channel · About 1–3 hr · easy
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Patapsco River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Patapsco River routes use Patapsco River at Hollofield, MD as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 2 routes (0 scored · 2 planning) across Howard and Baltimore Counties / Central Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Patapsco River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Patapsco River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Patapsco River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Patapsco River routes across Howard and Baltimore Counties / 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 Patapsco River 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.

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