I-68 to Potomac RiverClass I
27 Miles
Avg Gradient 9 fpm
Gauge Information
Town Creek
River DescriptionEd Evangelidi testifies:This is a quiet gem in Maryland. Not much is said about this creek but those who know it return to it often. The upper stretches above I-68 have better rapids and require more water to float a boat. Access points from John Duke See the Pa. section of town creek for upper access Mile 16.3--Old rt.40 bridge:Put-in At the Sewage treatment plant but park across the street Mile 16.5---Town creek road bridge over Flintstone Creek 1 mile above town creek:There is crappy access here for a quick mile to the Confluence. Mile 19.0---Town Creek road bridge over Murley Branch:There is decent access at this point for a 0.7 mile run down this tributary to the confluence. Mile 20.5---Old williams rd. bridge:This Has Good access(probably a good place to begin an overnighter to the Potomac Confluence) Miles 23.5 and 24.3---Town creek road bridges:The lower bridge has god access Mile 28.8: upper ford of lower town creek road: Posted! Mile30.3---Greenridge State Forest has a small tract of land on river right,could be a nice place for "camp"?? No close access. Mile 31---Lower ford of Lower town creek road:Posted Mile 36.3---North side of Manford road ford:posted,I have not checked out the south side. Mile 36.7+-, Public land:Possible good riverside camp but no near access. Mile 39.3---Oldtown road bridge:Haven't been there Mile 42.5---Md. State 51 Bridge:To steep and busy for me!! Mile 43.5---C&O canal Aquaduct: Good parking on gravel road with a fairly steep carry Mile 43.6---Confluence with the MIGHTY PO. Note: nearly all access points are on PRIVATE land and permission should be secured if possibe! Camping Areas 1:Greenridge State Forest has 100 real nice campsites near the lower end of this creek.You must register at the headquarters before camping! StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2008-04-09 19:42:41
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TOWN CREEK NEAR OLDTOWN, MD [ MD ] |
Current Conditions
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| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| MD | Evitts Creek— Lake Gordon Dam (PA) to Maryland Route 51(MD) | I-III | 1.85 feet | low | 10/11 15:30 | |
| MD | Flintstone Creek— Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek | I-III | 7 cfs | low | 10/11 15:30 | |
| PA | Town Creek— Chaneysville to I-68 (Maryland) | I-II | 1.85 ft | low | 10/11 15:30 | |
| MD | Town Creek— I-68 to Potomac River | I | 7 cfs | low | 10/11 15:30 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 6572 |
| USGS Station: | 01609000 |
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2003-03-09 18:03:23 (2042 days ago)
john duke
There may be some serious trespass problems between miles 28 and 31!!
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more info. needed (dukejohn999@aol.com)
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