Betterton

Betterton (HM17TU)

Location: Betterton, MD 21610 Kent County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 22.24', W 76° 3.794'

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Sassafras River Water Trail

The Sassafras River Water Trail
From the headwaters near the Route 301 Bridge to the river's mouth between Grove Point and Howell Point, the Sassafras River Water Trail winds past forested shorelines, bucolic farms, and high sandy cliffs for 18 miles before reaching its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay. The Sassafras River Water Trail follows parts of the routes of both the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, managed by the National Park Service. It is also part of a system of water trails in the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Betterton Landing
Betterton Landing provides access to the open waters at the mouth of the Sassafras River. Betterton historically was a major tourist destination featuring a boardwalk, bandstand, and numerous hotels before the construction of the Bay Bridge in the 1950s encouraged tourists to bypass the Eastern Shore enroute to Ocean City.

Suggested Routes For Paddlers
Lloyd Creek:
Before setting out from this location, paddlers should be aware that these large open waters can get rough on windy days. Use caution and make sure to check the weather forecast before embarking on your journey! If the forecast is cooperative, try heading upriver while hugging this shoreline. Scenery here is characterized by high forested cliffs that contain numerous bald eagles, ospreys, and blue heron. In just over two miles, the mouth of Lloyd Creek is an excellent location to rest, swim, and fish. At this point, paddlers can return to the landing for a 5-mile round trip,explore the unspoiled wilderness of Lloyd Creek, or continue for another 3 miles upriver to Turner Creek Landing.

Paddling & Boating Safety
Safety should be your primary concern on the water - always remember to:
- Wear a USCG approved life jacket and follow all regulations.
- Leave your travel plans with a friend/loved one.
- Check the weather and tides before you leave.

Protecting the Sassafras River
When enjoying the Sassafras River please dispose of all trash in proper receptacles, respect private property and the privacy of others, and leave the natural environment as you found it. For more information about protecting the Sassafras River contact the Sassafras River Association or visit:
www.sassafrasriver.org.
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HM NumberHM17TU
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Placed ByChesapeake Bay Gateways Network
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Date Added Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at 3:06am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 408414 N 4358450
Decimal Degrees39.37066667, -76.06323333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 22.24', W 76° 3.794'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 22' 14.40" N, 76° 3' 47.64" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)410
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3-27 Ericsson Ave, Betterton MD 21610, US
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