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Access Site MD

Put In - Oak Ridge Dr.

Antietam Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Funkstown, MD
County: Washington
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.61073300, -77.71225500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Antietam Creek near Waynesboro, PA Same River 9.2 mi away
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Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, MD Same River 11.1 mi away
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Marsh Run at Grimes, MD 7.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in Antietam Creek - 1) Oak Ridge Dr. to MD.68 (Devils Backbone Park)
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Antietam Creek
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Put-in at this location 1) Oak Ridge Dr. to MD.68 (Devils Backbone Park)
10.0 mi
I-II Downstream from here (5.0 mi to put-in) 2) MD 68 (Devil's Backbone Park) to MD 34
7.9 mi 7 ft/mi
I-II Downstream from here (10.1 mi to put-in) 3) MD.34 to Potomac River
5.8 mi 7 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In - Oak Ridge Dr. is a whitewater access point on Antietam Creek located in Funkstown, Washington County, Maryland. This put-in serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to run sections of Antietam Creek, a popular whitewater destination in the region. The site provides access to creek paddling opportunities suitable for those interested in whitewater activities.

Antietam Creek offers varying water conditions depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions before launching and check water levels to ensure safe paddling. The creek can have moderate current and potential hazards typical of whitewater environments, so paddlers should have appropriate skill levels and safety equipment.