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Smith Island Water Trails

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1–4.4 midistance range

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Two paddlers move downstream on the Monocacy River beneath wooded banks in Maryland. — **Monocacy River Water Trail paddling context**Photo by Saki / National Park Service · National Park Service public-agency image

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Your tripEwell to Swan Island and returnMarked Swan Island route; the guide reports Smith Island trails from 1 to 4.4 miles and the current map controls exact mileage · About 1–4 hr · moderate

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Smith Island Water Trails paddle planning

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Water levels

These Smith Island Water Trails routes use Little Annemessex River at Crisfield, MD as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 7 routes (0 scored · 7 planning) across Somerset County / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

Smith Island Water Trails routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

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Smith Island Water Trails paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Smith Island Water Trails?

Paddle Today tracks 7 Smith Island Water Trails routes across Somerset County / Lower Eastern Shore 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 Smith Island Water Trails 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 Smith Island Water Trails 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.