City: MD
County: Baltimore
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 39.60903400, -76.63509100
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Whitewater Run
I-II
Gunpowder Falls - 3 - Masemore Road to Monkton Road
Current Conditions
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Gunpowder Falls near Parkton, MD
Whitewater Runs on Gunpowder Falls
6 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
3 - Masemore Road to Monkton Road
7.8 mi
I
Downstream from here (2.4 mi to put-in)
4. Monkton Road to Phoenix
7.1 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (14.9 mi to put-in)
5 - Notchcliff Rd. to Route 1
5.4 mi
II-III
Downstream from here (18.2 mi to put-in)
6 - Route 1 to U.S.40 or Mariner Point
7.5 mi
20 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (3.3 mi from take-out)
2 - Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road or Masemore Rd.
2.1 mi
18 ft/mi
II+
Upstream from here (10.6 mi from take-out)
1 - Graves Run Rd to Prettyboy Reservoir (Gunpowder Road)
2.9 mi
31 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big Falls Road Access provides entry to the Gunpowder Falls, a popular whitewater paddling destination in Baltimore County, Maryland. This access point serves paddlers looking to experience the river's current and rapids. The Gunpowder Falls is known for its whitewater features and attracts kayakers and canoeists seeking an active paddling experience rather than a leisurely float.
As a whitewater access site, paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions and rapids typical of this section of the Gunpowder Falls. The location at coordinates 39.60903400, -76.63509100 provides a staging area for launching into the river. Before visiting, paddlers should assess current water levels and conditions, as whitewater rivers can vary significantly based on recent rainfall and dam releases.
As a whitewater access site, paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions and rapids typical of this section of the Gunpowder Falls. The location at coordinates 39.60903400, -76.63509100 provides a staging area for launching into the river. Before visiting, paddlers should assess current water levels and conditions, as whitewater rivers can vary significantly based on recent rainfall and dam releases.