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Rapid MD Class III

Class III Ledges

Swan Creek - Carsons Run (MD 462) to Post Rd (MD)

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Gauge Conditions
Swan Creek at Swan Creek, MD Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Class III Ledges
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Ledges rapid features a technical series of stepped drops with closely spaced rock formations that demand precise boat placement and quick maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a tight line through intermittent hydraulics and sharp-edged rock ledges, with the primary challenge being a constricted center channel that requires immediate adjustments to avoid potential pin spots and reactive waves.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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Carsons Run (MD 462) to Post Rd
Swan Creek
II+(III) 2.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater