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Somerset County / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland 11 St. Mary’s County / Southern Maryland 11 Queen Anne’s County / Upper Eastern Shore Maryland 10 Montgomery, Frederick, and Washington Counties / Central Maryland 9 Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County / Central Maryland 7 Somerset County / Southern Eastern Shore Maryland 7 Allegany County / Western Maryland 6 Calvert County / Southern Maryland 6

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Washington County / Western Maryland

Conococheague Creek

Kemps Mill Park to Williamsport River Bottom Park

Easy | Approximately 4.5 miles from Kemps Mill Park to Williamsport River Bottom Park | 2–4 hours depending on stage, shallow water, vegetation, wood, and the mandatory Kemps Mill Dam portage boundary upstream | Live score supported

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Baltimore County / Central Maryland

Gunpowder Falls

Masemore Road to Monkton Road

Moderate | 7.8 miles from Masemore Road to Monkton Road | 3–7 hours depending on flow, shallow/quarry water, strainers, access stops, and daylight | Live score supported

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Baltimore County / Central Maryland

Gunpowder Falls

Monkton Road to Phoenix Road

Moderate | 7.1 miles from Monkton Road to Phoenix Road | 3–6 hours depending on stage, shallow water, wood, access stops, and the Phoenix carry | Live score supported

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Baltimore County / Central Maryland

Gunpowder Falls

Prettyboy Reservoir tailwater to Falls Road

Hard | 2.1 miles from the downstream Prettyboy access trail to Falls Road | 1–3 hours depending on scouting, water level, strainers, and the 0.5-mile access carry | Live score supported

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The C&O Canal aqueduct crosses Conococheague Creek near Williamsport, Maryland.

Maryland routeWashington County / Western MarylandConococheague CreekKemps Mill Park to Williamsport River Bottom ParkA short, low-gradient lower Conococheague Creek float from the public Kemps Mill Park walk-in access to Williamsport River Bottom Park. The reach is sha...

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McKeldin Rapids cascade through Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland.

Maryland routeBaltimore City and Anne Arundel County / Central MarylandBaltimore BluewayMiddle Branch Park perimeter loopA beginner-friendly Middle Branch loop through sheltered wetland and park shoreline south of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

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Easy | Approximately 2.4 miles perimeter paddle, same-launch return | 1–2 hours depending on tide, wind, wildlife stops, and return conditions | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

The historic Detour Road Bridge crosses Big Pipe Creek in Catoctin, Maryland.

Maryland routeCarroll County / Central MarylandBig Pipe CreekHapes Mill Road soft launch to Double Pipe Creek ParkA family-oriented central Maryland moving-water reach on the Carroll County Pipe Creek Water Trail. Big Pipe Creek is mostly smooth Class I–II water wit...

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Easy | Approximately 8 river miles from Hapes Mill Road to Double Pipe Creek Park; route distance varies with channel and water level | 3–6 hours depending on water level, shallow gravel, fallen trees, the railroad-trestle dam portage, and the take-out carry | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

The Pocomoke River at Snow Hill, Maryland.

Maryland routeWorcester County / Pocomoke State Park MarylandCorker’s Creek Blackwater Canoe TrailShad Landing Corker’s Creek loopA short self-guided loop from Shad Landing along Corker’s Creek and the Pocomoke cypress swamp, suitable for novice paddlers in appropriate conditions.

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Easy | Approximately 2 miles round trip on the self-guided Corker’s Creek Blackwater Canoe Trail | 1–2.5 hours depending on current, wildlife stops, shallow water, and return conditions | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

The Corsica River at Centreville, Maryland.

Maryland routeQueen Anne’s County / Upper Eastern Shore MarylandCorsica River Water TrailsCentreville Wharf to Millstream Park on Mill StreamThe official Mill Stream Trail follows a sheltered, shallow reach from Centreville Wharf through wetlands and under Route 304 to Millstream Park, with a...

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Easy | Approximately 1.25 miles one way from Centreville Wharf to Millstream Park (2.5 miles round trip) | 1–2 hours one way or 2–3 hours round trip depending on tide, shallow water, bridge clearance, and the Millstream Park carry | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

Maryland routeQueen Anne’s County / Upper Eastern Shore MarylandCorsica River Water TrailsCentreville Wharf to Yellow Bank Stream navigable extent and returnThe official Yellow Bank Stream Trail is a sheltered approximately 3-mile round trip from Centreville Wharf through the Corsica River and Yellow Bank St...

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Easy | Approximately 3 miles round trip from Centreville Wharf to the Yellow Bank Stream navigable extent | 2–4 hours depending on tide, mud-flat formation, bridge clearance, wind, and channel-finding | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

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Anacostia River Water TrailBladensburg Waterfront Park to Anacostia Park boat rampApproximately 9 miles one way from Bladensburg to Anacostia Park | 4–8 hours depending on tide, wind, current, mud, urban traffic, stops, and the one-way shuttle Antietam CreekDevil’s Backbone Park to MD 34 / Porterstown BridgeApproximately 7.9 Antietam Creek miles from Devil’s Backbone Park to MD 34 | 4–7 hours depending on stage, current, wood, scouting, stops, and the hard MD 34 take-out Baltimore BluewayBroening Park to Masonville Cove Environmental Education CenterApproximately 2.5 miles along the Middle Branch into Masonville Cove | 1–3 hours depending on tide, wind, wildlife stops, visitor hours, and return conditions Baltimore BluewayBroening Park to Southwest Area Park upstream Patapsco paddleApproximately 5 miles upstream paddle | 2–5 hours depending on tide, wind, current, bridges, traffic, and return conditions Baltimore BluewayCanton Waterfront Park to Broening Park / Fort McHenry perimeterApproximately 4.5 miles perimeter paddle and shipping-channel crossing | 2–4 hours depending on tide, wind, traffic, crossing timing, and return conditions Baltimore BluewayCanton Waterfront Park to Fells Point / Canton waterfront perimeterApproximately 1.3 miles one way | 1–2 hours one way; allow extra time to return

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Potomac River access ladder14

Distinct Maryland access pairs from Oldtown through the middle Potomac, including dam and portage boundaries.

Open canonical route Paw Paw Tunnel Campground to Bond's Landing Bond's Landing to Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans to Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock to Big Pool / Fort Frederick State Park Big Pool / Fort Frederick Campground to Williamsport River Bottom Park Williamsport River Bottom Park to Big Slackwater Boat Ramp above Dam 4 Big Slackwater Boat Ramp to Taylors Landing Boat Ramp with Dam 4 portage Dam 4 downstream access to Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp Taylors Landing Boat Ramp to Snyders Landing Boat Ramp Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp to Dargan Bend Boat Ramp Brunswick Boat Ramp to Point of Rocks Boat Ramp Point of Rocks Boat Ramp to Monocacy Aqueduct Boat Ramp via Nolands Ferry Mouth of Monocacy / Monocacy Aqueduct to Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp via Whites Ferry Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp to Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp

Monocacy River access ladder3

Three selectable Monocacy reaches with shared water-trail context and route-specific endpoints.

Open canonical route Maryland Route 77 / Rocky Ridge to Devilbiss Bridge Devilbiss Bridge to Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield to Monocacy Boat Ramp / Dickerson

Catoctin Creek access ladder2

Two access-pair variants on the Catoctin Creek reach, kept separate because the launch and take-out commitments differ.

Open canonical route Doub's Meadow Park to Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center to C&O Lander Boat Ramp / Potomac

Gunpowder Falls access ladder3

Selectable Gunpowder Falls reaches with route-specific gorge, dam, and take-out guidance retained on each card.

Open canonical route Prettyboy Reservoir tailwater to Falls Road Masemore Road to Monkton Road Monkton Road to Phoenix Road

By river

Potomac River14

Potomac River hub Big Pool / Fort Frederick Campground to Williamsport River Bottom Park Big Slackwater Boat Ramp to Taylors Landing Boat Ramp with Dam 4 portage Bond's Landing to Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans Brunswick Boat Ramp to Point of Rocks Boat Ramp Dam 4 downstream access to Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp to Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans to Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock to Big Pool / Fort Frederick State Park Mouth of Monocacy / Monocacy Aqueduct to Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp via Whites Ferry Paw Paw Tunnel Campground to Bond's Landing Point of Rocks Boat Ramp to Monocacy Aqueduct Boat Ramp via Nolands Ferry Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp to Dargan Bend Boat Ramp Taylors Landing Boat Ramp to Snyders Landing Boat Ramp Williamsport River Bottom Park to Big Slackwater Boat Ramp above Dam 4

St. Mary’s County Water Trails8

St. Mary’s County Water Trails hub Great Mills Launch to St. Mary’s City Piney Point Lighthouse and Museum Creek loop Port of Leonardtown Park to Abell’s Wharf St. Inigoes Landing Jutland Creek loop St. Inigoes Landing Kitts Point loop St. Inigoes Landing Smith Creek loop Tall Timbers Landing and Herring Creek loop Wicomico Shores Landing to Bushwood Wharf

Baltimore Blueway7

Baltimore Blueway hub Broening Park to Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center Broening Park to Southwest Area Park upstream Patapsco paddle Canton Waterfront Park to Broening Park / Fort McHenry perimeter Canton Waterfront Park to Fells Point / Canton waterfront perimeter Middle Branch Park perimeter loop Rash Field Park to Fells Point / Inner Harbor perimeter Rye Street Park perimeter around Port Covington / Baltimore Peninsula

Janes Island State Park Water Trails7

Janes Island State Park Water Trails hub Janes Island Marina Black Trail Janes Island Marina Blue Trail Janes Island Marina Brown Trail Janes Island Marina Green Trail Janes Island Marina Red Trail Janes Island Marina short trail loop Janes Island Marina Yellow Trail

Smith Island Water Trails7

Smith Island Water Trails hub Ewell to Swan Island and return Ewell village and Goat Island loop Ewell, Rhodes Point, and Tylerton through Doctor’s Gut Tylerton through Fishing Creek and return Tylerton to Ewell through the Back Route Tylerton to Jugglin’s Creek and the forested hummocks Tylerton village and Merlin’s Gut loop

Calvert County Water Trails6

Calvert County Water Trails hub Hallowing Point to Caney Creek and Benedict Community Park Jefferson Patterson Park to St. Leonard Creek bounded route Kings Landing Park to Cocktown Creek loop Marina West at Kellam’s Park Fishing Creek loop Nan’s Cove to Rock Creek and Broomes Island bounded loop Solomons Island Patuxent River loop

Nanticoke River Water Trail6

Nanticoke River Water Trail hub Cedar Hill Marina and Park to Nanticoke Harbor Cove Road Beach to Roaring Point Park Mardela Springs Barren Creek exploration and return Vienna Waterfront Park to Cherry Beach Park Vienna Waterfront Park to Chicone Creek and return Wetipquin Park to Tyaskin Park

Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails6

Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails hub Bayshore Road to Lowes Wharf Black Walnut Cove and Bar Neck shoreline loop Claiborne Landing to Tilghman Creek Landing Claiborne Landing to Wade’s Point shoreline loop Lowes Wharf to Cabin Cove loop Neavitt Landing Balls Creek loop

Kent Island Water Trails5

Kent Island Water Trails hub Cabin Creek Landing protected-cove loop with optional CBEC/Prospect Bay extension Kent Narrows Landing to Goodhands Creek Landing Kent Narrows Landing to Jackson Creek Landing with optional cove loop Shipping Creek Landing to Romancoke Pier Thompson Creek Landing to Warehouse Creek Landing

Patuxent River5

Patuxent River hub Governor Bridge Natural Area to Queen Anne Canoe Launch Jackson’s Landing to Selby’s Landing Queen Anne Canoe Launch to Wootons Landing Selby’s Landing to Clyde Watson Boating Area Wootons Landing to Jackson’s Landing

Charles County Water Trails4

Charles County Water Trails hub Chapel Point State Park to Port Tobacco Marina Friendship Landing: Church Creek and Hilltop Fork options Mattingly Park to Smallwood State Park Purse area beach to Mallows Bay Park

Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA4

Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA hub Dames Quarter boat ramp through Dames Quarter Creek Dames Quarter boat ramp through Fanney’s Gut Dames Quarter boat ramp to Marsh Gut and Bay Point and return Dames Quarter boat ramp to Marsh Gut and return

North Branch Potomac River4

North Branch Potomac River hub Eugene Mason Sports Complex to Spring Gap Boat Ramp Gary Yoder / Black Oak River Access near Rawlings to Allegany County Fairgrounds McCoole Boat Access to Gary Yoder / Black Oak Soft Launch Westernport Soft Access to McCoole Boat Access

Blackwater River3

Blackwater River hub Route 335 Blackwater launch Green Trail Route 335 Blackwater launch to Shorters Wharf Purple Trail Shorters Wharf Orange Trail

Corsica River Water Trails3

Corsica River Water Trails hub Centreville Wharf through Corsica River to Alder Branch and return Centreville Wharf to Millstream Park on Mill Stream Centreville Wharf to Yellow Bank Stream navigable extent and return

E.A. Vaughn Kayak and Canoe Trail3

E.A. Vaughn Kayak and Canoe Trail hub George Island Landing E.A. Vaughn middle route Taylor Landing E.A. Vaughn long route Taylor Landing E.A. Vaughn short route

Gunpowder Falls3

Gunpowder Falls hub Masemore Road to Monkton Road Monkton Road to Phoenix Road Prettyboy Reservoir tailwater to Falls Road

Lower Susquehanna Water Trail3

Lower Susquehanna Water Trail hub Broad Creek Public Landing and return Frank J. Hutchins Park to Lapidum Boating Facility Lapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing

Monocacy River3

Monocacy River hub Devilbiss Bridge to Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield to Monocacy Boat Ramp / Dickerson Maryland Route 77 / Rocky Ridge to Devilbiss Bridge

Point Lookout State Park Water Trails3

Point Lookout State Park Water Trails hub Lake Conoy water trail Point Lookout Chesapeake Bay and Potomac Point route Point Lookout Creek loop

Antietam Creek2

Antietam Creek hub Devil’s Backbone Park to MD 34 / Porterstown Bridge MD 34 / Porterstown Bridge to Antietam Creek C&O Campground and Potomac confluence

Catoctin Creek2

Catoctin Creek hub Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center to C&O Lander Boat Ramp / Potomac Doub's Meadow Park to Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Water Trails2

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Water Trails hub CBEC dock Marshy Creek loop CBEC dock Prospect Bay loop

Deer Creek Water Trail2

Deer Creek Water Trail hub Rocks State Park Rapids access to Ma & Pa soft access Walters Mill Canoe/Kayak Launch to Benjamin’s Bridge

Elk Neck Water Trails2

Elk Neck Water Trails hub North East Beach canoe/kayak launch and Northeast River return Rogues Harbor Boat Launch and Elk River return

Fishing Bay Water Trails2

Fishing Bay Water Trails hub Bestpitch boat launch through Transquaking River and the canal loop Island Creek primitive boat launch to Great Marsh Point and return

Nassawango Creek Canoe Trail2

Nassawango Creek Canoe Trail hub Red House Road to Nassawango Road Red House Road to Pocomoke River confluence

Patapsco River2

Patapsco River hub Orange Grove Area to Avalon / Glen Artney Area Woodstock Road / Old Court Road to Daniels River Access

Sinepuxent Bay Water Trails2

Sinepuxent Bay Water Trails hub Bayside Drive Loop around Little Egging Island Old Ferry Landing Loop around Little Egging Island

Anacostia River Water Trail1

Bladensburg Waterfront Park to Anacostia Park boat ramp

Big Pipe Creek1

Hapes Mill Road soft launch to Double Pipe Creek Park

Conococheague Creek1

Kemps Mill Park to Williamsport River Bottom Park

Corker’s Creek Blackwater Canoe Trail1

Shad Landing Corker’s Creek loop

Eastern Neck Island Water Trail1

Bogles Wharf around Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge and return

Great Bohemia Creek1

Bohemia River Bridge public soft access and Great Bohemia Creek return

Little Pipe Creek1

W. Locust Street, Union Bridge to Double Pipe Creek Park

Marshyhope Creek Water Trail1

Federalsburg Marina Park canoe launch to Federalsburg VFW/Marshyhope Greenway South

Pocomoke River1

Byrd Park, Snow Hill to Shad Landing Area

By region

Allegany County / Western Maryland6

North Branch Potomac River: Eugene Mason Sports Complex to Spring Gap Boat Ramp North Branch Potomac River: Gary Yoder / Black Oak River Access near Rawlings to Allegany County Fairgrounds North Branch Potomac River: McCoole Boat Access to Gary Yoder / Black Oak Soft Launch North Branch Potomac River: Westernport Soft Access to McCoole Boat Access Potomac River: Bond's Landing to Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans Potomac River: Paw Paw Tunnel Campground to Bond's Landing

Allegany and Washington Counties / Western Maryland1

Potomac River: Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp / Little Orleans to Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock

Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County / Central Maryland7

Baltimore Blueway: Broening Park to Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center Baltimore Blueway: Broening Park to Southwest Area Park upstream Patapsco paddle Baltimore Blueway: Canton Waterfront Park to Broening Park / Fort McHenry perimeter Baltimore Blueway: Canton Waterfront Park to Fells Point / Canton waterfront perimeter Baltimore Blueway: Middle Branch Park perimeter loop Baltimore Blueway: Rash Field Park to Fells Point / Inner Harbor perimeter Baltimore Blueway: Rye Street Park perimeter around Port Covington / Baltimore Peninsula

Baltimore County / Central Maryland3

Gunpowder Falls: Masemore Road to Monkton Road Gunpowder Falls: Monkton Road to Phoenix Road Gunpowder Falls: Prettyboy Reservoir tailwater to Falls Road

Calvert County / Southern Maryland6

Calvert County Water Trails: Hallowing Point to Caney Creek and Benedict Community Park Calvert County Water Trails: Jefferson Patterson Park to St. Leonard Creek bounded route Calvert County Water Trails: Kings Landing Park to Cocktown Creek loop Calvert County Water Trails: Marina West at Kellam’s Park Fishing Creek loop Calvert County Water Trails: Nan’s Cove to Rock Creek and Broomes Island bounded loop Calvert County Water Trails: Solomons Island Patuxent River loop

Caroline County / Eastern Shore Maryland1

Marshyhope Creek Water Trail: Federalsburg Marina Park canoe launch to Federalsburg VFW/Marshyhope Greenway South

Carroll County / Central Maryland2

Big Pipe Creek: Hapes Mill Road soft launch to Double Pipe Creek Park Little Pipe Creek: W. Locust Street, Union Bridge to Double Pipe Creek Park

Cecil County / Upper Eastern Shore Maryland3

Elk Neck Water Trails: North East Beach canoe/kayak launch and Northeast River return Elk Neck Water Trails: Rogues Harbor Boat Launch and Elk River return Great Bohemia Creek: Bohemia River Bridge public soft access and Great Bohemia Creek return

Charles County / Southern Maryland4

Charles County Water Trails: Chapel Point State Park to Port Tobacco Marina Charles County Water Trails: Friendship Landing: Church Creek and Hilltop Fork options Charles County Water Trails: Mattingly Park to Smallwood State Park Charles County Water Trails: Purse area beach to Mallows Bay Park

Dorchester County / Eastern Maryland3

Blackwater River: Route 335 Blackwater launch Green Trail Blackwater River: Route 335 Blackwater launch to Shorters Wharf Purple Trail Blackwater River: Shorters Wharf Orange Trail

Dorchester County / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland2

Fishing Bay Water Trails: Bestpitch boat launch through Transquaking River and the canal loop Fishing Bay Water Trails: Island Creek primitive boat launch to Great Marsh Point and return

Dorchester and Wicomico Counties / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland6

Nanticoke River Water Trail: Cedar Hill Marina and Park to Nanticoke Harbor Nanticoke River Water Trail: Cove Road Beach to Roaring Point Park Nanticoke River Water Trail: Mardela Springs Barren Creek exploration and return Nanticoke River Water Trail: Vienna Waterfront Park to Cherry Beach Park Nanticoke River Water Trail: Vienna Waterfront Park to Chicone Creek and return Nanticoke River Water Trail: Wetipquin Park to Tyaskin Park

Frederick County / Central Maryland5

Catoctin Creek: Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center to C&O Lander Boat Ramp / Potomac Catoctin Creek: Doub's Meadow Park to Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center Monocacy River: Devilbiss Bridge to Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield Monocacy River: Gambrill Mill at Monocacy National Battlefield to Monocacy Boat Ramp / Dickerson Monocacy River: Maryland Route 77 / Rocky Ridge to Devilbiss Bridge

Harford County / Central Maryland2

Deer Creek Water Trail: Rocks State Park Rapids access to Ma & Pa soft access Deer Creek Water Trail: Walters Mill Canoe/Kayak Launch to Benjamin’s Bridge

Harford County / Lower Susquehanna Maryland3

Lower Susquehanna Water Trail: Broad Creek Public Landing and return Lower Susquehanna Water Trail: Frank J. Hutchins Park to Lapidum Boating Facility Lower Susquehanna Water Trail: Lapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing

Howard and Baltimore Counties / Central Maryland2

Patapsco River: Orange Grove Area to Avalon / Glen Artney Area Patapsco River: Woodstock Road / Old Court Road to Daniels River Access

Kent County / Upper Eastern Shore Maryland1

Eastern Neck Island Water Trail: Bogles Wharf around Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge and return

Montgomery, Frederick, and Washington Counties / Central Maryland9

Potomac River: Big Slackwater Boat Ramp to Taylors Landing Boat Ramp with Dam 4 portage Potomac River: Brunswick Boat Ramp to Point of Rocks Boat Ramp Potomac River: Dam 4 downstream access to Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp Potomac River: Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp to Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp Potomac River: Mouth of Monocacy / Monocacy Aqueduct to Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp via Whites Ferry Potomac River: Point of Rocks Boat Ramp to Monocacy Aqueduct Boat Ramp via Nolands Ferry Potomac River: Shepherdstown Princess Street Boat Ramp to Dargan Bend Boat Ramp Potomac River: Taylors Landing Boat Ramp to Snyders Landing Boat Ramp Potomac River: Williamsport River Bottom Park to Big Slackwater Boat Ramp above Dam 4

Prince George’s County Maryland / Washington, D.C.1

Anacostia River Water Trail: Bladensburg Waterfront Park to Anacostia Park boat ramp

Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties / Central Maryland5

Patuxent River: Governor Bridge Natural Area to Queen Anne Canoe Launch Patuxent River: Jackson’s Landing to Selby’s Landing Patuxent River: Queen Anne Canoe Launch to Wootons Landing Patuxent River: Selby’s Landing to Clyde Watson Boating Area Patuxent River: Wootons Landing to Jackson’s Landing

Queen Anne’s County / Upper Eastern Shore Maryland10

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Water Trails: CBEC dock Marshy Creek loop Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Water Trails: CBEC dock Prospect Bay loop Corsica River Water Trails: Centreville Wharf through Corsica River to Alder Branch and return Corsica River Water Trails: Centreville Wharf to Millstream Park on Mill Stream Corsica River Water Trails: Centreville Wharf to Yellow Bank Stream navigable extent and return Kent Island Water Trails: Cabin Creek Landing protected-cove loop with optional CBEC/Prospect Bay extension Kent Island Water Trails: Kent Narrows Landing to Goodhands Creek Landing Kent Island Water Trails: Kent Narrows Landing to Jackson Creek Landing with optional cove loop Kent Island Water Trails: Shipping Creek Landing to Romancoke Pier Kent Island Water Trails: Thompson Creek Landing to Warehouse Creek Landing

Somerset County / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland11

Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA: Dames Quarter boat ramp through Dames Quarter Creek Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA: Dames Quarter boat ramp through Fanney’s Gut Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA: Dames Quarter boat ramp to Marsh Gut and Bay Point and return Monie Bay Water Trails at Deal Island WMA: Dames Quarter boat ramp to Marsh Gut and return Smith Island Water Trails: Ewell to Swan Island and return Smith Island Water Trails: Ewell village and Goat Island loop Smith Island Water Trails: Ewell, Rhodes Point, and Tylerton through Doctor’s Gut Smith Island Water Trails: Tylerton through Fishing Creek and return Smith Island Water Trails: Tylerton to Ewell through the Back Route Smith Island Water Trails: Tylerton to Jugglin’s Creek and the forested hummocks Smith Island Water Trails: Tylerton village and Merlin’s Gut loop

Somerset County / Southern Eastern Shore Maryland7

Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Black Trail Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Blue Trail Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Brown Trail Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Green Trail Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Red Trail Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina short trail loop Janes Island State Park Water Trails: Janes Island Marina Yellow Trail

St. Mary’s County / Southern Maryland11

Talbot County / Eastern Shore Maryland6

Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Bayshore Road to Lowes Wharf Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Black Walnut Cove and Bar Neck shoreline loop Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Claiborne Landing to Tilghman Creek Landing Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Claiborne Landing to Wade’s Point shoreline loop Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Lowes Wharf to Cabin Cove loop Tilghman Island and Bay Hundred Water Trails: Neavitt Landing Balls Creek loop

Washington County / Western Maryland5

Antietam Creek: Devil’s Backbone Park to MD 34 / Porterstown Bridge Antietam Creek: MD 34 / Porterstown Bridge to Antietam Creek C&O Campground and Potomac confluence Conococheague Creek: Kemps Mill Park to Williamsport River Bottom Park Potomac River: Big Pool / Fort Frederick Campground to Williamsport River Bottom Park Potomac River: Little Tonoloway Boat Ramp / Hancock to Big Pool / Fort Frederick State Park

Worcester County / Assateague Island Maryland2

Sinepuxent Bay Water Trails: Bayside Drive Loop around Little Egging Island Sinepuxent Bay Water Trails: Old Ferry Landing Loop around Little Egging Island

Worcester County / Eastern Maryland1

Pocomoke River: Byrd Park, Snow Hill to Shad Landing Area

Worcester County / Lower Eastern Shore Maryland5

E.A. Vaughn Kayak and Canoe Trail: George Island Landing E.A. Vaughn middle route E.A. Vaughn Kayak and Canoe Trail: Taylor Landing E.A. Vaughn long route E.A. Vaughn Kayak and Canoe Trail: Taylor Landing E.A. Vaughn short route Nassawango Creek Canoe Trail: Red House Road to Nassawango Road Nassawango Creek Canoe Trail: Red House Road to Pocomoke River confluence

Worcester County / Pocomoke State Park Maryland1

Corker’s Creek Blackwater Canoe Trail: Shad Landing Corker’s Creek loop

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