The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Maryland (United States)

Quiet Waters Park to Thomas Point Shoal Light

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near Harkness Creek Park, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 9.31nm
Elevation +: 59f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofQuiet Waters Park to Thomas Point Shoal Light

Windy day kayak from beautiful Quiet Waters Park to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. The sailboats were out in force. It's a 300-400 meter walk from the parking area to the launch, so bring your wheels or dolly; it would b...

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Tuckahoe State Park creek

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near Bradleysburg (historical), Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 2.91nm
Elevation +: 36f
TrailRank: 35

A great run its like a different river every time I go. Beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife. The first part of the trip is sunny and the second half is shaded with areas to stop and rest if needed. My wife and kids di...

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Patapsico River- Woodstock to Daniels Dam

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near Woodstock, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 3.99nm
Elevation +: 72f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofPatapsico River- Woodstock to Daniels Dam

Put-in point was difficult with a canoe and two toddlers, and the water level was not idea. In-fact I spent more time out of the canoe than in the canoe but this is a run I would do again when the water level is up. I un...

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Breezy Point to Parker Creek

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near Plum Point, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 11.18nm
Elevation +: 213f
TrailRank: 32

Winter paddle on the Chesapeake... The entrance to Parker Creek has a nice, exposed beach. The creek itself winds through low marsh. There wasn't alot of wildlife at this time of year, but it was quiet and felt remote no...

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Kayaking - Patuxent's Jug Bay

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near Jackson Landing, Maryland (United States)

All who wander

Distance: 5.88nm
Elevation +: 0f
TrailRank: 32

We had a nice afternoon paddle in the bay and up Old House Creek. There was plenty of wildlife to view and we even caught site of a pair of bald eagles. You have to time your paddle and direction based on the tide. The t...

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Maryland Potomac Islands

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near Rock Point, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 12.98nm
Elevation +: 75f
TrailRank: 32

I launched from Shymansky's (good spot, nice people, supposedly great seafood, but I didn't partake) near Cobb Island and paddled past some of the small islets in this area. Arrived at historic Saint Clements Island, whi...

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Point Lookout Surfing

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near Scotland Beach, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 8.44nm
Elevation +: 203f
TrailRank: 31

Great waves right around the point for surfing a sea kayak. The launch point is a small sand beach behind the boat concession store. All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigati...

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Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore (interrupted)

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near Havre de Grace, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 73.12nm
Elevation +: 157f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofChesapeake Bay Eastern Shore (interrupted)

Three-day Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore paddle interrupted by major thunderstorms. Day 1: Havre de Grace to Rock Hall, 36 miles, Day 2: Rock Hall to Tilghman Island, 29 miles, Day 3: Tilghman Island to Taylors Island, 21 ...

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Assateague Winter Paddle

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near Genezer Estates, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 12.29nm
Elevation +: 72f
TrailRank: 30

A winter (and icy) paddle on the sound side of the Assateague National Seashore. All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigation, download the Garmin or .gpx file from brkayak.co...

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Aquia Landing to Accokeek Creek

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near Canterbury Estates, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 12.23nm
Elevation +: 243f
TrailRank: 30

This paddle took me along Accokeek Creek, which borders the Crow's Nest Natural Preserve. The variety of wildlife was amazing: mature and immature bald eagles, ospreys, many great blue herons, alligator gar, very large t...

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Fairview Beach

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near Fairview Beach, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 15.77nm
Elevation +: 108f
TrailRank: 29

Great paddle on the Potomac River. We launched from Fairview Beach Yatch Club, which we won't do again, since they wanted to charge us $20 to launch from there...find another spot. The paddle takes you past the Caledon N...

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Saint Clements Island

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near Baynesville, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 14.22nm
Elevation +: 299f
TrailRank: 29

A great paddle with cliffs, and a walk around the original landing point for Maryland settlers. All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigation, download the Garmin or .gpx file ...

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Chaptico Wharf to Newtowne Neck State Park

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near Mill Point Shores, Maryland (United States)

All who wander

Distance: 13.65nm
Elevation +: 991f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofChaptico Wharf to Newtowne Neck State Park

Point to Point kayak trip on the Potomac around Coltons Point with a lunch stop on St. Clements Island.

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Leesylvania State Park to Mallows Bay and back

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near Cherry Hill, Virginia (United States)

All who wander

Distance: 16.20nm
Elevation +: 92f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofLeesylvania State Park to Mallows Bay and back

Paddled down to Mallows Bay to see the ghost fleet. http://sometimes-interesting.com/2013/04/18/the-ghost-fleet-of-mallows-bay/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallows_Bay

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Eastern Neck Island

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near Kent Narrows, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 13.88nm
Elevation +: 243f
TrailRank: 26

All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigation, download the Garmin or .gpx file from brkayak.com. Just go to the "Trips" section.

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Aquia to Crows Nest along Potomac Creek

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near Canterbury Estates, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 10.54nm
Elevation +: 148f
TrailRank: 22

Photo ofAquia to Crows Nest along Potomac Creek

This paddle took me along the Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/natural_area_preserves/crowsnest.shtml), which is replete with bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and se...

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Jug Bay Kayaking October 3, 2009

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near Jackson Landing, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 5.88nm
Elevation +: 0f
TrailRank: 22

Updated with photo links. Starting to learn the cool tricks you can do with the kmz files. ___________________________________________________________________________ We had a nice afternoon paddle in the bay and up ...

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Overnight Kayak Camping at Assateague Island

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near Genezer Estates, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 19.27nm
Elevation +: 148f
TrailRank: 21

Photo ofOvernight Kayak Camping at Assateague Island

An overnight kayak camping trip after our Deer Island excursion at the Assateague National Seashore. Trip report on our site at http://www.brkayak.com.

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Potomac Cliffs

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near Baynesville, Virginia (United States)

rhino

Distance: 10.87nm
Elevation +: 131f
TrailRank: 19

A great paddle with cliffs, fossil shark teeth on the beaches, and tons of bald eagles and ospreys. All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigation, download the Garmin or .gpx f...

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Fishing Bay NWA

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near Briar Patch, Maryland (United States)

bowzerjr

Distance: 3.07nm
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 19

Beautiful peaceful area. Lots of water ways to take and a great launch site. Tides are strong but manageable. Don't get stuck in the mud flats when the tide goes out! The mud is deeper than the water.

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Severn River and Annapolis

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near Ferry Farms, Maryland (United States)

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Distance: 8.14nm
Elevation +: 95f
TrailRank: 19

A little cold, but with nice waves for surfing out in the Bay. All of our waypoints for each trip are on our website. So if you need detailed navigation, download the Garmin or .gpx file from brkayak.com. Just go to the ...

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Mallows Bay

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near Canterbury Estates, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 11.23nm
Elevation +: 16f
TrailRank: 16

Paddle to see the ghost fleet at Mallows Bay. See our site at http://www.brkayak.com for trip reports.

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Belle Haven to Aquia Landing

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near New Alexandria, Virginia (United States)

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Distance: 28.90nm
Elevation +: 161f
TrailRank: 12

Belle Haven has a kayak launching area with a carpeted ramp for $3 per kayak. Overall, a cold day with minimal sun, but little wind and I was the only boat on the water. It was a great day for a longer training paddle. I...

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