Maryland

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Description

This spring’s outlet is right along the road so it is very easy to access and easy to spot from the road. The spring’s outlet is along the side of a hill and the whole area is a forested state park (Patapsco Valley State Park) with no buildings or hardscape in sight so I imagine the quality of this spring’s water to be quite high. There seems to be a long steel metal pipe running from somewhere up the hill, and the last ten feet or so change to a pvc pipe unfortunately. But the spring is running constantly and at a high speed so I think this plastic contact has little effect. Also this spring is nice and cool when I tasted it in May. The water has a nice cool, thirst quenching quality. The spring lies on road that is sometimes frequented by fast moving, sometimes noisy cars, trucks, and motorcycles so beware!

The spring flows at about 1.5 GPM which seems rather fast! It would be best if someone would have the water tested to find out its quality.

Nearest Address

8067 Henryton Road Marriottsville, MD

Directions from Nearest Address

If heading east of west on I 70, exit on route 32 heading north toward Sykesville. Drive north on route 32 for several miles until you reach the Sykesville area. Turn right on Raincliffe Road, then a right on Arrington Road, and then a right on Henryton Road. Follow Henryton Road down the hill for a short distance. When you see the first road which looks like a driveway on the right, pull into this driveway. Then turn around and cross to the other side when the traffic is clear. The spring is here across from the driveway. There is an enlarged shoulder where one can park. Simply unload your bottles and set on the table next to the spring. Fill up as needed! The address I gave above is just down the road a bit where there is a horse camp.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Henryton Spring Map

Submitted by: Roland Oehme

Description

“A concrete springhouse/pump assembly collects water from a reputed five springs uphill/upstream from the point of exit. Part of that water is diverted to supply a nearby farmhouse, but the rest runs out of a pipe (formerly ceramic, but has since been upraded) into an old-fashioned claw-footed bathtub, and from thence on down the hill. The spring has supplied the farmhouse and the public for at least 90 years, according to reports by the current occupants. Water is free and available to the public, and of high quality. I drank it myself for almost 19 years as virtually my sole source of drinking water, until moving out of the area.

I can personally vouch for the excellent flavor of the water from this spring, imho, and the fact that I have not suffered any ill effects from drinking it, up through the summer of 2007. Your mileage may vary. Each person is different, and I can take no responsibility for any harm, damages, or ill effects allegedly arising as a result of consuming water from this spring. I also have no personal, first-hand knowledge of this spring after the summer of 2007.” – Tom Harbold

Nearest Address

Shelter Systems, Ltd 633 Stone Chapel Road Westminster, MD 21157-6731

Directions from Nearest Address

The spring is sheltered by a grove of trees directly across Stone Chapel Road from the Shelter Systems plant, and directly across Avondale Road from the railroad. It is, basically, right at the intersection of Stone Chapel and Avondale. Behind and above it is what used to be a Christmas tree farm.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

No hours are posted or prohibited. I have seen people there at all hours of the day, and I have myself gotten water there after dark (the lights from Shelter Systems, across the road, illuminate it almost too well at night).

GPS:

39.555670, -77.033391 39.555670 -77.033391 N39° 33.3402′, W077° 2.0035′ (note: these are the coordinates for Shelter Systems, across the road from the spring)

Map Link: Stone Chapel Road Spring Map

Submitted by: Tom Harbold

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Description:

This website has the best description of it. http://funsprings.vpinf.com/spoutn-spring.html Parking for one car along side the road. We filled 37 gallons of spring water in moments. The water is clear, cold, and sweet. It’s believed to be very healing.

Nearest Address

9200-9598 Hamburg Road

Directions from Nearest Address

From 15 take Rosemont Avenue continue onto Yellow Springs Road continue onto Hamburg Road it’s on the right, opposite a small pulloff.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Anytime

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Spoutn’ Spring Map

Submitted by: Rawbin, TS

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Description:

It has a PVC spout, the water tastes sweet. Just a pipe sticking out of a rock.

Nearest Address

Boonesboro, MD 21713

Directions from Nearest Address

Off highway 70, take exit 42. (Myersville) and turn right at the end of the off-ramp, if you are coming from D.C. or Baltimore. Go through town, make a right on Rt. 17. Follow to stop sign at the Rt. 40 intersection. Turn left, follow Rt. 40 for 2 miles. Look to your left for the parking area.

Distance: 4.9 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 875 ft
Hike Time: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Unknown.

Map Link: Annapolis Rock Spring
Spring Map

GPS: 39.55926 N, 77.59532 W

Submitted by: Rawbin