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Patuxent River

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Two paddlers move downstream on the Monocacy River beneath wooded banks in Maryland.
Monocacy River Water Trail paddling contextPhoto by Saki / National Park Service · National Park Service public-agency image
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Your tripGovernor Bridge Natural Area to Queen Anne Canoe LaunchApproximately 8.5 river miles from Governor Bridge to Queen Anne, following the Patuxent Water Trail mid-river access sequence · About 3–6 hr · easy
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These Patuxent River routes use Patuxent River near Bowie, MD as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 5 routes (0 scored · 5 planning) across Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties / Central Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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

Patuxent River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Patuxent River?

Paddle Today tracks 5 Patuxent River routes across Prince George’s and Anne Arundel 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 Patuxent 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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