Annapolis - Truxton Park

In early August we went out to Annapolis, MD on somewhat short notice with our friend Josh who was on a stand up paddle board (SUP).  We launched at the Truxtun Park boat ramp.  The drive there from DC was just about an hour.  There is a launch fee of $8 per car.  You pay at a machine near the ramp, receive a paper receipt that you then need to display on your dashboard.  The ramp was busy with other kayakers, paddleboarders, small fishing boats, and motorboats. 

Once launched you are in Spa Creek which was a nice sheltered marina area surrounded by houses/condos with little coves off to the sides.  There were SUP renters practicing and larger boats heading out to the bay.  We continued out of Spa Creek, under the draw bridge (very cool to see in action/up-close!) into Annapolis Harbor. 

We paddled out of Annapolis Harbor and turned right into the Severn River.  The water here is big.  The larger boats and the big water created some wave action.  Those waves then would hit off the sea wall and come back at us.  It was difficult paddling through but it was fun.  Definitely would not recommend for beginner flat water kayaker.  Josh managed to stay on his SUP.  Chad got seasick :(

We continued along the shoreline until we found a nice little deserted beach where we stopped for lunch.

On the way back we took some time to surf the waves coming in and tooled around downtown Annapolis.  Unfortunately most downtown places don't let you dock your boats to stop in for a drink/food.

This trip is easily customizable depending on how long you want to be out/how far you want to paddle.