Seneca Creek

Seneca Creek Update
*Seneca Creek park rangers just completed chain saw certification from MD DNR and plan to help keep Seneca clear of strainers and /or portage trails clear and marked. The park has acquired a new fleet of canoes and rec boats and has a draft plan to expand their paddling program from just at the lake to include the creek too. Pending approval from Annapolis, they expect to be able to roll out the program this summer.
Meanwhile, here’s the latest strainer report:
Riffle Ford to Black Rock Rd

THREE river-wide tree blockages that required portaging all of which involved steep banks I'd call the portages class three -- 10' elevation gains and a lot of elbow grease to complete. The logs are huge; I don't think the park can cut them easily cut them out. I'd stick with the section from 28 to Rileys while it's reportedly clear.
Black Rock Rd to 28: One massive log jam that had a long, easy drag around on River left earlier this spring but it now badly overgrown. The park may cut a new portage there on river-right, but for now I'd say Rt. 28 is the head of navigation.
MD Rt 28 to Riley’s Lock:
Currenlty clear of river-wide blockages! In addition, the park staff has removed the logs and flotsam that made the Berryville PI/TO a bit of a pain.