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Rapid MD Class II+

Ilchester Rapid

Patapsco - 2. Daniels Dam through Elkridge (MD)

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Gauge Conditions

Patapsco River at Hollofield, MD Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 1,800.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Below the Ilchester Road bridge [mile 8.0], the gradient increases as the river begins to drop into the backwater of the now removed Bloede Dam. The line is mostly in the center with some moves to dodge rocks. It ends at a short pool where the river makes an abrupt turn to the left.