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Rapid MD Class II

Rocky Rapid

Deer Creek - 4. Walters Mill River Access to Sandy Hook Rd./Deer Creek Conservation Area (MD)

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Gauge Conditions
Deer Creek at Rocks, MD Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 10.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rocky Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rocky Rapid features a series of moderate-sized boulders creating technical boulder gardens and potential pin hazards, requiring precise boat positioning and careful route selection. Paddlers should expect multiple channels with potential for tight maneuvering between rocks, with the river right and center lines typically offering the most clean passages during moderate water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
4.1 mi
Directions
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4. Walters Mill River Access to Sandy Hook Rd./Deer Creek Conservation Area
Deer Creek
I-II 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater