5 - Route 1 to U.S.40Class II-III
3.3 Miles
Avg Gradient 20 fpm
Max Gradient 40 fpm
River DescriptionDaniel Anderson testified on 2003-07-15 13:51:45 :The typical put-in for the Lower GunPowder is at the US1/Belair Road Bridge. There is a really nice gravel parking lot with easy access to the river on river left. Putting in here cuts off some of the flat water that you would have to paddle if you put in at Contend Bridge. The take out is at Jones Road, right before you get to the Route 40 bridge. THE RAPIDS Pots Rock – this is the first real rapid, run it from river right to left. At most levels, there is a descent surf wave at the very top of the rapid. The eddie at the bottom of the rapid on river right is really great for enders and cartwheels. At some levels, the hole right after the ledge is really good for spins. Fault Line – this series of rapids is about a fourth of a mile long and begins right after you go under the I-95 bridge. There are tons of little play waves and holes on the way down this rapid, but they are mostly catch-em-as-you-go because eddies are scarce. At higher levels, there is a really fun slot move on river right about halfway through the rapids. Directly at the bottom of the slot move, there is a really good surfing wave. S-Turn – This is the best rapid on the run. It consists of a nice little ledge drop, then the river makes a SHARP turn to the right over a huge rock. The first little ledge drop makes a really nice surfing wave at higher levels (+1’5”) – I had about a 5 minute surf! At lower levels, it makes a really awesome hole that is great for spins. The water going over the huge rock makes a really great hole, perfect for spins, loops, whatever! Watch out for the rock that is DIRECTLY downstream of this hole – if you get flipped (and you will!), you better roll up quick or your shoulder will be hurting! The best thing about this rapid is that at all levels, at least one of the wave/holes will be good. You can also hike down the railroad track from Jones Road if you want park’n’play. Maryland and Delaware Canoe Trails, Ed Gertler
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Last Updated: 2004-04-04 19:59:02
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