Maryland and Delaware Canoe Trails: A Paddler's Guide to Rivers of the Old Line and First States

by Edward Gertler

Book by Gertler, Edward

284 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1983

Reviews

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is in a class by itself. Most similar books mix subjects – a bit of hiking, biking and paddling, or if they’re devoted just to paddling, a bit of history, field guide, travel tips, etc. – all good information but reducing the space for and focus on the primary subject. This book covers far more streams, rivers, etc., in MD and DE than any other and provides much more useful information about paddling them, e.g. gradient, difficulty (class of rapids, if any), distance, time, stream width, quality of scenery, potential hazards, when water conditions are appropriate, gauge locations and readings that are appropriate, put in and take out locations and more. And it has a wealth of excellent maps drawn specifically for kayaking and canoeing. It’s well written, and by someone who’s almost certainly more knowledgeable on the subject than anyone.

My copy’s full of bookmarks and post-its and has been all over MD with me. Thanks to this author I’ve discovered some really wonderful paddling spots I wouldn’t have known about otherwise, and I’ve been much better informed about the rest. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to paddle around MD. The author’s written similar books for PA and NJ, which I’ll probably get if only for armchair paddling in the winter. I only wish he’d write an equivalent book on VA.

[Ricky Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to know the who, what, when, where and how of paddling in Maryland and Delaware, this is the book you want.

Also, Paddlersguides.com is the official website for Author Edward Gertler's works Maryland and Delaware Canoe Trails, Garden State Canoeing and Keystone Canoeing. For a free sample map of Tonoloway Creek and Little Tonoloway Creek (As seen in Md & Delaware Canoe Trails and Keystone Canoeing) visit the site and download the PDF. The map includes a description of Tonoloway Creek.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource. Wish I'd had this book earlier. Dozens of rivers and trips described, with detailed trip information, maps, and information on conditions and hazards. Particularly good in specifying where to put in and information on public access. Highly recommended.

[Meredith Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent guidebook for canoe and kayak enthusiasts. Tons of paddling spots are listed, along with a ton of useful information. The reviews are informative as well as humorous.