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Rapid MD Class II

Black Rock Rapid

Seneca Creek - Black Rock Mill to Riley's Lock Boat Ramp · MD

American Whitewater 39.1256, -77.3079

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Gauge Conditions
Seneca Creek at Dawsonville, MD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 90.0 – 550.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Black Rock Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The creek spills through natural stone and the foundations of an old dam just before Black Rock Mill. Follow the wave train on river left and watch out for swimmers in the pool below.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
7.7 mi
Directions
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Black Rock Mill to Riley's Lock Boat Ramp
Seneca Creek
I-II 15.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater