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Mountain biking trails

Morning Choice Trailhead – Avalon Area loop from Rockburn Branch Park

Mountain biking trails

Morning Choice Trailhead – Avalon Area loop from Rockburn Branch Park

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Morning Choice Trailhead – Avalon Area loop from Rockburn Branch Park

01:47

20.0km

270m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

57 m

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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2

2.70 km

Morning Choice Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to one of the most famous hikes in Patapsco Valley State Park, the Morning Choice Trail. The trail can be connected with various other trails (e.g. Ridge Trail) and …

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3

5.23 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area

Highlight • Bridge

The Orange Grove Area of Patapsco Valley State Park is a beautiful and historic section known for its swinging bridge, with stunning views of the Patapsco River. Here, you can …

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4

8.83 km

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area is a portion of Patapsco Valley State Park near the center of the park's sprawling 14,000 acres of land. This area has miles of trails and hosts a portion of the Patapsco River.

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5

11.5 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

A fun trail area with ton of elevation for Maryland riding. You can expect trails along a ridge, jump trails and some rocky and rooty sections.

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6

11.5 km

Avalon Area

Highlight • Forest

Avalon Area is part of Patapsco Valley State Park. This area has many trails suitable for both hikers and MTB enthusiasts.

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7

11.7 km

Ridge Trail & Valley View Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Coming from Ridge Trail (from the south), this is where the trail divides into Ridge Trail and Valley View Trail. Walk to the left to follow Ridge Trail and to the right to change to Valley View Trail.

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8

19.3 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • Trail

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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B

20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

5.20 km

899 m

344 m

305 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

2.34 km

737 m

649 m

624 m

485 m

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