Savage River - Whitewater Trip

The Savage is THE whitewater rocket ride! With an average gradient of 75 feet per mile (with sections exceeding 100 fpm) the action is fast and continuous. The Savage's overall difficulty rating below 800 cfs is Class III-IV. At 800 - 1,200 cfs it is Class IV. Above 1,200 cfs the Savage is the longest Class IV rapid in Maryland!! Due to the steep, narrow and unrelenting nature of this run paddlers should be: 1) Well insulated (water temp 46), 2) Adept at fast self-rescue and wave-crest scouting, and 3) In possession of paddling skills commensurate with water levels... below 800 cfs - intermediate to advanced, 800 - 1,200 cfs - advanced to expert, above 1,200 cfs - expert only.

The Savage is a great river for those who are comfortable on the Lower Yough/Cheat.  It is continuous, with few eddies.  The water is cold and the river is shallow. Unprepared paddlers often walk off the Savage after they lose their boat and other gear.  The Savage is super fun for those who posses the skills. 

Contact Joe Cunningham for details:

Joepaddles@gmail.com