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Rapid MD Class III-

"First Ledge"

Little Gunpowder Falls - 2) Jerusalem Mill (Jerusalem Rd.) to U.S. Route 40 (MD)

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Gauge Conditions

Little Gunpowder Falls at Laurel Brook, MD Upstream Primary

Runnable: 110.0 – 1,600.0 CFS

Winters Run near Benson, MD Upstream Primary

Runnable: 101.0 – 2,345.0 CFS

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

"First Ledge" is a 3'-4' ledge, easily boat scouted and best run in the middle at most levels. Surf potential (eddies both sides); simple, uncomplicated.