Antietam Creek
2) MD 68 (Devil's Backbone Park) to MD 34(Middle Antietam)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 7.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 7 fpm |
| Gauge | Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg, Md |
| Flow Rate as of 26 minutes | 2.47 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 8, 2023 |
River Description
Antietam Creek is a great Class I-II run through beautiful natural scenery.
located southeast of Hagerstown, MD.
Putin at bridge at the Rt. 68 bridge at Devils Backbone Park.
Takeout at Rt 34 between Keedysville and Sharpsburg.
An excellent website for the creek is maintained by Antietam Creek Canoe Co..
Description:
This section is primarily characterized by Class I-II water with rapids created by dam ruins and sharp, tight turns on this narrow creek. Spring-fed, it holds water longer than other small streams in the area and is the last to freeze and first to thaw. Practiced novice boaters should be able to handle the rapids but watch out for downed trees, which can pose serious hazards on this tree-lined run.
Shorter or longer trips can be made on this creek, but some of the bridge crossings other than at Devils Backbone Park and at Rt 34 have historic preservation and/or landowner access issues.
River Features
Put In - MD 68 (Devil's Backbone Park)
Put-in - MD 68 (Devil's Backbone Park - Put-in Below Dam)
Take Out - MD 34
Take-Out - MD 34 between Keedysville and Sharpsburg - River left just downstream of MD 34 bridge
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