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St. Mary’s County Water Trails

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4.5–10 midistance range

Moderatedifficulty

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 tripGreat Mills Launch to St. Mary’s CityApproximately 7 miles one way along the shoreline; guide describes route choices from approximately 1 to 10 miles · About 3–8 hr · moderate

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Water levels

These St. Mary’s County Water Trails routes use Patuxent River near Bowie, MD as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 8 routes (0 scored · 8 planning) across St. Mary’s County / Southern Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

St. Mary’s County Water Trails routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

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St. Mary’s County Water Trails paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the St. Mary’s County Water Trails?

Paddle Today tracks 8 St. Mary’s County Water Trails routes across St. Mary’s County / Southern 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 St. Mary’s County 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 St. Mary’s County 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.