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Playspot MD Class II+

Lower Labyrinth

Patapsco, South Branch - 1. Gaither Rd. to Henryton Rd. (MD)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Lower Labyrinth
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

There is a lead in of two easy unnamed ledge rapids.  The third and last of the rapids in the lower (River Rd. to Henryton Rd.) section of this reach, is called "Lower Labyrinth" for the way it twists and turns over rock ledges.   "Lower Labyrinth" can  definitely surprise the unwary.  Below this rapid, the river continues to wind for another 1.5 miles to the Henryton Rd. Take-out.  While the difficulty through this area is only Class I flat and moving water, the river bed is very unstable.  Here, look for at least one riverwide strainer, requiring a portage, and particularly after a hard rain, a spectacular jog jam.  Keep an eye out and be ready to portage.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
3.7 mi
Directions
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1. Gaither Rd. to Henryton Rd.
Patapsco, South Branch
II+(III) 5.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater