Inner Harbor South Shore Loop

Intermediate Trail

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INNER HARBOR SOUTH SHORE LOOP
Intermediate | 4 miles

DESCRIPTION:
Check out this 4 mile loop trail near Baltimore, Maryland. This trail is recommended for experienced paddlers and is generally considered a moderately challenging route. Paddlers can enjoy city views and wildlife encounters on this trail. The best time to visit is May through October. Paddlers can access this trail via the public dock at Hull Street Pier.

The Inner Harbor South Shore Loop takes paddlers on a perimeter paddle along the south shore of the Northwest Branch from Hull Street Pier to the Inner Harbor. Along the way, users may see sailors honing their skills at the Downtown Sailing Center or raw sugar being unloaded beneath the iconic Domino Sugar sign.

GETTING THERE:
This trail is accessible via a public dock  at Hull Street Pier.


ACCESS POINTS & REST STOPS:

Hull Street Pier

*Rest stops are may not have amenities for launching or storing kayaks, however they may provide a safe place to rest, stretch, and learn about local wildlife.


LANDMARKS & WAYPOINTS:

The Title Tanks
Domino Sugar Sign
Harbor View Tower
Maryland Science Center
Harborplace Pavilions
LV116 Chesapeake
National Aquarium Floating Wetlands
Under Armour Promenade
Downtown Sailing Center
Rusty Scupper
West Shore Park
USS Constellation
USS Torsk
USCG Cutter 37
Mr. Trash Wheel
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Rash Field Park
Baltimore Visitor Center
World Trade Center
National Aquarium
Sevenfoot Knoll Lighthouse

Proposed Enhancements:

A more beginner-friendly “Inner Harbor Loop” currently has no access points. Paddlers must launch from elsewhere and then paddle into the Inner harbor. It is recommended that a public kayak launch be added to Rash Field Park in the Inner Harbor. It is also recommended that 1-3 rest stops be provided at points of interest. Access points should also be added at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and Fort McHenry to allow paddlers to visit these locations.

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