Eastern Neck Island Water Trail - Rock Hall, Maryland
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flyingmoose
N 39° 01.935 W 076° 12.579
18S E 395300 N 4321051
A water trail that circumnavigates the island and Refuge.
Waymark Code: WM139NE
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2020
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Welcome to the Eastern Neck Island Water Trail, located at the mouth of the Chester River, the 2,285-acre Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a magnet for bird watchers as it is an important feeding and resting area for migratory and wintering waterfowl.
Stretching ten miles, the Easter Neck Island Water Trail circles the island and offers experienced paddlers a rich and challenging experience. This route around the island may appear simple, but it includes long stretches of open tidal water. Along the way, you will see abundant wildlife and stunning scenery.
Parking/put-in/launching information:
The launch/ parking lot is large enough to always have room most days of the year.
Paddling conditions to be expected:
Flatwater/ tidal marsh.
Difficulty of the trip:
Medium - experienced: while the trail is ten miles long, it is flat water and many locations to take breaks. If you start early you can be done during daylight at any pace you want.
Length of trip: 10 miles
Portages:
1
Permits required:
Permit only required for boats on trailers.
Type of trip:
loop trip.
Take-out Coordinates: Not Listed
Other information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Logging waymarks in this category requires a picture of your boat and your GPS at the given parking/launching coordinates,and a brief description of your canoe/kayak trip.
Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.