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Put your paddling skills to the test this summer by joining Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Patuxent River Park, and Friends of Jug Bay for an 11-mile paddle down the Patuxent River, the longest river that flows entirely within Maryland. Registration Opens March 1, 2024
11 Mile Paddle
Queen Anne Canoe Launch (QACL)
18405 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
For strong, intermediate, or experienced paddlers. This paddle begins at QACL, a beautiful area on the river where the river is narrow, tree-lined, and protected. This public car-top boat launch has a small floating dock and is stop #52 on the Patuxent River Water Trail. This means it is 52 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. This section of the river is still influenced by the tide, but goes with the current and is usually a calm paddle with little other boat traffic. Once you are south of Patuxent Wetland Park (Patuxent River Water Trail stop #47) and MD Rt 4 overpass, the river begins to widen and reveals beautiful wetlands. This section of the river can expose paddlers to wind and stronger river conditions if they exist. Enjoy a rest stop at Mt Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park (Patuxent River Water Trail #44) and treat yourself to a spectacular view of the river and wetlands from the historic house. You will continue down the river about 3 miles to the finish at Emory Waters Nature Preserve (EWNP). Enjoy an after-party with food, drinks, and games.
The bad weather date is Saturday, June 15th. Paddlers must keep both dates free. There will be no refunds if the bad weather date is utilized.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD, United States, Maryland 20711, 1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian, MD 20711-9740, United States,Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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