Morgan Creek, Riley’s Landing, MD

Morgan Creek is a lovely tidal creek that is a tributary of the Chester River located east of Chestertown, Md.  This is a fantastic beginner paddler.  It is a scenic winding river with lots of eagles and great blue herons.  Swimming is good at the put-in/lunch spot.

We will meet at 10, launch at 10:30. We will go upriver first, return to the put-in for lunch, and then go downriver if people wish. Put-in is Riley’s Mill Landing.  No shuttle.

Directions:  Go south on 213 towards Chestertown. Turn left onto Riley’s Mill road and go about 3/4 mile to the water. There are no facilities at the put-in. There is parking for 12 to 15 cars. Upriver distance will be 4 to 6 miles round trip.

Please bring water, sunscreen, and lunch.

 

 

 

From the intersection of US-40 & MD-213, proceed south on MD-213 for 20.0 mi.  Turn right to stay on MD-213 S (Cross St) & proceed 11.2 mi.  Turn left onto Rileys Mill Rd & proceed 0.8 mi.  Parking will be at the dead end.

A large patch of dirt on a small peninsula into the Chester River.