CANCELLED Last Minute Browns Bridge Laid Back Paddle PERMIT REQUIRED

Browns Bridge Laid Back Paddle PERMIT REQUIRED

Laid Back Paddles: These paddles will be calm, short, and slow! These paddles will have more of an exploring nature and relaxation feel to them. Any length of kayak would be welcome, (no inflatables) and any level of paddling skill. These are for people who want to stop and smell the roses. Distances will be based on the individual groups.

Rocky Gorge Reservoir and Browns Bridge
Very pleasant and peaceful reservoir located between Olney and Laurel, Maryland. Rocky Gorge is a bit unusual for a Maryland lake/reservoir because it is fairly narrow for its entire length. It is probably about as wide as a small to medium-width river. Trees (a mixture of deciduous and conifer) come right down to the water's edge. No powerboats are allowed, so it is a nice place to paddle. If you put in at Brown's Bridge and go left (upstream), it is kind of a marshy/feeder stream type area. If you go down toward the dam, it is still narrow, but is definitely a reservoir. WE WILL BE HEADING LEFT/UPSTREAM

The river narrows and hopefully there is lots of beautiful signs of Summer we can look for. With the rains this week, I am hoping we will be able to paddle in the sunken forest!

Make sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, and snacks. We will stop for a snack break on a small "beach". Feel free to bring something yummy to share. Afterwards we will mostly like stop for dinner/drinks somewhere nearby.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A PFD AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY.

Remember that 10:30 is the on the water time. Please plan on being there by at least 10:00 am to unload and get your gear ready.

Fees: A Watershed Use Permit fee ($6? daily – $72? annual) is required to engage in recreational activity on the watershed. There is free access for handicapped and under 16 and over 64 years of age. Permits can be purchased at the Brighton Dam Information Center daily located at:
2 Brighton Dam Road
Brookville, MD 20833
Or, the Cashier’s Office, located at:
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20701
You can also purchase it online at the link below.
View the full list of permitted activities and watershed regulations here https://www.wsscwater.com/watershedregs
If you are over a certain age, it is free but you still should have the pass. You can get the free one for the year and have it on hand for all the paddles on those resevoirs.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A PFD AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY.

You must have your own equipment and kayak for this paddle. The Organizers and Event Hosts of Wicked Fun Kayakers look out for our paddlers, but we are not trained experts in rescuing paddlers. All trips are organized by volunteers who are experienced kayakers but not professionals or qualified rescue experts. You are responsible for your own personal safety.