Best Canoeing in Maryland

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Delaware, Sussex County

01 :21 hrs
3 mi
0.9794357 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route explores the vast marsh and Shell Beach Pond.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :17 hrs
0.6 mi
0.68620706 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Turkle Pond is a very peaceful and quiet area with spectacular views.

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Delaware, Sussex County

03 :21 hrs
7.5 mi
0.5675396 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This self-guided trail leads you into the heart of a salt water marsh on the Prime Hook Creek. The views and scenery are spectacular and there are many exploring opportunities.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :59 hrs
2.2 mi
1.1920929e-7 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route explores Stickweed Pond and Twin Pond where you will find solitude and great views. The salt marsh vegetation is rich and great to explore.

5

Delaware, Sussex County

02 :08 hrs
4.8 mi
0.9753398 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route follows Prime Hook Creek and winds through a chain of several ponds before reaching Wilson Pond and Goose Pond near Prime Hook Road.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :49 hrs
1.8 mi
1.9297915 ft
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Trussum Pond is located just 6 miles from Laurel, in Sussex County. It is a spectacular destination for paddling and has a great fishing population as well. Delaware has some of the northernmost Bald Cypress trees in the nation and Trussum Pond is the best place to see these stately trees. You will paddle through a maze of gorgeous Bald Cypress trees which grow right out of the water. It is a very unique and beautiful location.

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Delaware, Sussex County

02 :49 hrs
6.3 mi
0.93838096 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Here you will wind through the vast marsh visiting several ponds and finally reaching Petersfield Island near Route 16.

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Delaware, Sussex County

00 :40 hrs
1.5 mi
0.987796 ft
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The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This is a gorgeous place to paddle where you will find great views and lots of wildlife in a very quiet and peaceful area.

9

West Virginia, Mineral County

04 :38 hrs
10.3 mi
7.7678223 ft
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Jennings Randolph Lake is located on the North Branch Potomac River in Garrett County. It was constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1981. The dam was built to make a freshwater reservoir and to control flooding on the North Branch of the Potomac River. It offers a pleasant place for canoeing, fishing and just relaxing. The boat ramp is located at the Howell Run Lake Access area.

10

West Virginia, Tucker County

02 :12 hrs
4.9 mi
5.254822 ft
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Mount Storm Lake is a popular tourist destination located in Grant County. This 1200 acre lake was built in 1965 as a cooling lake for power generation. The power plant is operated by Dominion Virginia Power and heats the reservoir to 20-25 degrees above normal. The lake is up to 160 feet deep and the bottom can be clearly seen at depths of at least five feet on an overcast day. This boat ramp is the main access point and is located near the lakes dam.

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