Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions.
The park is well known for its trail opportunities for hikers, bikers, and horses as well as it's outstanding scenery and historic ruins. Patapsco State Park has a current estimate 190 miles of trails. There are hiker only trails and multi-use trails accessible from the many areas of Patapsco: Avalon/Glen Artney/Orange Grove, Hollofield, Hilton, Pickall, Daniels, and McKeldin. Out of the close to 200 miles of trails within this large park system, about 90 miles are currently maintained.
The park is well known for its trail opportunities for hikers, bikers, and horses as well as it's outstanding scenery and historic ruins. Patapsco State Park has a current estimate 190 miles of trails. There are hiker only trails and multi-use trails accessible from the many areas of Patapsco: Avalon/Glen Artney/Orange Grove, Hollofield, Hilton, Pickall, Daniels, and McKeldin. Out of the close to 200 miles of trails within this large park system, about 90 miles are currently maintained.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
The Historic Ships of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
An easy walking tour of spectacular vessels
An easy walking tour of spectacular vessels
Easy
1.3 mi/
2.1 km
2.1 km
Gunpowder Falls State Park Wildlands Loop
A 4.75 mile trail with a refreshing swimmin' hole near the end!
A 4.75 mile trail with a refreshing swimmin' hole near the end!
Easy
4.4 mi/
7.1 km
7.1 km
Avalon Super Loop - Patapsco State Park
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
Difficult
12.7 mi/
20 km
20 km
Mckeldin Area - Patapsco State Park
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
Difficult
16.7 mi/
27 km
27 km
Patuxent River State Park
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Rachel Carson Conservation Park
A very scenic 2.3 mile trail near Flintridge, Maryland
A very scenic 2.3 mile trail near Flintridge, Maryland
Easy
2.5 mi/
4.0 km
4.0 km
Guides
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
A very scenic 2.3 mile trail near Flintridge, Maryland
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
Top secret ruins, waterfalls, rivers, trains and 32 miles of hiking!!
An easy walking tour of spectacular vessels
A 4.75 mile trail with a refreshing swimmin' hole near the end!
Community Trips
Nice hike for the fall of 08. Beautiful vistas.
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.)
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
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
2.1 miles
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...
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Rockburn Branch Park with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
2.0 miles
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...
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.
Patapsco State Park - Several Distance Options: Includes Swinging Bridge, Waterfall, Ruins, Dam with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
6.6 miles
6.6 miles
This is a hike that allows for many distance options. This is the Everytrail map to use for leading hikes with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group, but we make it public so everyone can enjoy it! Please let us know what you think.
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