Plan Your Next Blueway Trip!
Nowhere else in the Chesapeake Bay can you find such a diverse range of awe-inspiring paddling experiences within a 3-mile radius. We'll be your guide on how to get down to the water on the Baltimore Blueway!
[01] Pick Your Trail
Browse the Blueway's eight curated water trails that highlight iconic Baltimore sights, thriving ecosystems, and historic landmarks. Browse our trail pages or search our directory of landmarks to help plan your perfect paddle experience!
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For The Newbie:
Middle Branch Loop
For The Sightseer:
Inner Harbor North Shore Loop
For Nature Lovers:
Patapsco River Water Trail
Discover which water trail is perfect for you next adventure!
Being an Urban Paddler is more unique than your average river runner; make sure your trail can accommodate how you paddle & has amenities you may need.
Bringing your own kayak? Make sure you choose an access point with parking nearby, soft shore launching, and/or a floating dock!
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[02] Pick Your Launch Site
Don't have a kayak? Join a Paddle Club, join a paddle tour, or get a rental; Baltimore has a thriving paddle scene perfect for first-time paddlers or bringing friends along!
Grab your gear and make some wake! Don't forget that the best trips are the ones your return from, make sure you wear an approved Personal Floatation Device and review our Blueway Safety Tips!
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[03] Enjoy Your Trek
Don't Get Lost! Bring a printout of your trail or with AllTrails+ you can download maps to your phone for offline use. This allows you to view detailed map information and navigate using your phone's built-in GPS while you're out on the trail - even when you don't have a data signal!
Is the Harbor Clean Enough To Go Kayaking?
Short Answer: Yes, Most of the time!
Long Answer: Thanks to over a decade of cleanup efforts, we have reached a point where we can now manage the Harbor as a recreational resource for the City. As with any public waterway, users should avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours after a heavy rainfall. This is because rain carries pollutants off the land and into the water where they take time to dissipate.
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[04] Share With The City
Paddling is best when shared with others! Share photos from your trip and tag @BaltimoreBlueway using #BmorePaddleMore!
Be part of Blueway History, come to Blueway hosted events, join us and 300+ kayakers for Floatilla, and help us raise funds to build more launches, signage, and paddle amenities!
After washing off your gear and brushing off the sand, start planning your next trip! The Baltimore Blueway encompasses eight trails covering +20 miles of Baltimore's urban shoreline, passing by hundreds of iconic buildings, historic landmarks, lush ecosystems, and unique waterfront locations!
