Abram Creek
US 50 Bridge to the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac River
| Difficulty | II-IV |
| Length | 8.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 60 fpm |
| Gauge | North Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, Md |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 2.42 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 27, 2005 |
River Description
This is a great run that has many different personalities. Starting at Rt. 50, the stream picks up quickly, heading into continuous boulder filled rapids. It drops around 100 feet in the first mile. Many of the drops are obstructed and there is a lot of manuevering required (very comparable to the Stony River nearby). It is always a good idea to be on the lookout for strainers in this part.
After a mile, the creek lets up and flows along at a slow pace for a little while. After a mile or two of slow water, the creek picks up to Class 2 with occassional Class 3. It remains this way all the way to the North Branch. The rapids pick up a little as you approach the North Branch. There is a really fun slide just upstream of the confluence.
River Features
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportharder' rapid on Abrams, not far from the put in, mellows considerably after this, definitely not comparable to a previous description of being like the upper yough
A friend and I taking a look at the India Brook after some rain