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Antietam Creek

About this event

Tim Lapham and Francois Krodel will coordinate a trip on lower Antietam Creek on Saturday Aug. 2nd.

Meet time: 10:30 (or 11am)

Meeting Point:
Newcomer House, 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville, MD. The historic home is usually open on weekends, and has a bathroom. The put in is across the street, a short walk downhill to the creek.

Takeout Point: the C&O Canal Park (39.41766117973318, -77.74163957942731), which is just before the Harpers Ferry Rd bridge.

Distance: The total distance is six miles.

Duration: Four hours.

The two biggest rapids (class 2) are about a mile after the put-in, at the Burnside Weir, and at the very end, Furnace/Ironworks Rapids (class 2).

Contact: Francois Krodel, fkrodel94@gmail.com, 703-217-5574 cell

Date and Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Event Contact(s)

Timothy R Lapham

Category

2-Trips-PN-Class I/II

Registration Info

Registration is not Required