Guides
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
Do the entire Avalon Patapsco state park in 1 day! This loop covers the majority of the Avalon area, with multiple ruins, waterfalls and other artifacts to find along the way. Starting at the parking lot, you hike up the road a ways to the Ridge trail sign. The next leg is the maintenace loop which has an old old tractor to look at and some...
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
A strenuous distance hike to St. Stanislaus Kotska Catholic Church and cemetery ruins located in Patapsco state park in Maryland. A very rewarding hike, both physically and mentally as you explore the (founded in 1879) history in the area in some ghost towns that exist inside the state park. Since these areas are in the park, they are protected by...
5.0 mile trail near Riverside, Maryland
Gorman Stream Valley is about 5.0 miles long and located near Riverside, Maryland. The trail is great for a quick, easy hike.
Trips
Buzzard Rocks Loop at Patapsco State Park, Maryland
Ilchester, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles
Hiking | 2.1 miles
Nice hike for the fall of 08. Beautiful vistas.
Patapsco Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall (9-5)
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.7 miles
Hiking | 5.7 miles
Hiked on the Ridge, Valley and Cacades trails. Checked out the sway bridge. (The data here don't show my return hike which included going through the clearing on Morning Choice trail.)
Rockburn Branch Park with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.0 miles
Hiking | 2.0 miles
This is the version for our hike leaders to use. There are pics and directions for every intersection and turn which should make the navigation much easier. Please never use this in place of a map and compass as electronics can always fail! Enjoy the hike and there are lots of feeder trails in this area for you to explore in addition to hooking up with Patapsco State Park. There is also...
Patapsco State Park - Ilchester to Ellicott City
Ilchester, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles
Hiking | 5.1 miles
This was mostly a bushwhack so don't get any ideas there is a trail between Ilchester and Ellicott City. The area is very easy to hike, the trees are tall and block out enough light so there are almost no bushy invasive species that slow you down. I started at the Ilchester parking area of the Patapsco State Park.I find this area of St. Mary's school riveting. The beginning of the...
Middle Paxutent Environmental Area with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (2 Mile Version Template)
Clarksville, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles
Hiking | 2.1 miles
This is the short loop of just about 2 miles. I think it might be 1/10th of a miles shy of 2 miles.. There is a way to get almost 5 miles out of this hike by adding the connecter trail which is posted on here under the same name except it reads, 5 mile version. This is one of the few trails that I know of in Maryaland that is not...
Patapsco State Park: Orange Grove Area Plus Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 7.9 miles
Hiking | 7.9 miles
Hike with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group recorded with a Garmin Rino 530HCx
Good hike in the scenic Hilton and Orange Grove areas of Patapsco Valley State Park, with several waterfalls, scenic views and a visit to the ruins of old St Mary's Seminary.For more information, see my blog
For more information see my blog
Walk while doing Titan run
Belle Grove Ponds in the Springtime
Terrace View Estates, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 1.8 miles
Hiking | 1.8 miles
Birdies are busy in the spring.
This time I mixed it up a bit. Instead of hiking on the Gwynns Falls trail I walked southward from Coppin State to the Carroll Park Golf Course on the railroad. There was much to see, but no trains went by.
Patapsco! Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall
Glenartney, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.9 miles
Hiking | 5.9 miles
Piney Run Park with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group Led by Kellie
Maryland, United States
Hiking | 4.6 miles
Hiking | 4.6 miles
4.6 Miles Start Time was 10:30 and end time was about 1:30. We went right about an average of 2 mph so we were right on track! Perfect day for a hike and I really enjoyed the group I hiked with today.
Down the river from us is a dam that is going to be removed soon. We decided to take a walk and get a few pictures of the dam and the river, to references as before shots. Later, we'll see how much things have changed. That was the plan, anyway. We ended up spending more time in the woods, exploring the old St. Mary's site some, and wandering through the woods.
Centennial Park with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group
Ellicott City/Colubmia, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.4 miles
Hiking | 2.4 miles
What? How long has this been here? Someone cut a trail near the overlook and the Buzzard Rock Trail.Carved out of the hillside for the hardcore. It's above my pay grade, though. I don't have the skills. A lot of log jumps. A pile of rocks. A long rock garden. Some slightly hairy descents.It's beautiful. And terrifying.
