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Rapid MD Class III

Surprise Rock

Octoraro Creek - 3. New Bridge Road to Moore Road, Richardsmere (MD)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2.4 – 9.0 FT
Runnable: 340.0 – 4,600.0 CFS

Description
At or above 500 cfs (or so), this is a class III rapid, as the current slams into a rock on river right.  In order to avoid this hazard, the paddler needs to set left angle and drive to the left.  At lower water (400 cfs or lower), this is an easier Class II move, still center to left.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.2 mi
Directions
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3. New Bridge Road to Moore Road, Richardsmere
Octoraro Creek
II 6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater