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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Ellicott City

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Ellicott City

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Ellicott City

02:54

43.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Parking

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9.37 km

Jackson Pond

Highlight • Lake

This serene little pond is tucked out of the way but is well worth a side trip, especially if you have kids. There's a playground, a picnic area and a …

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14.8 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

Lake Elkhorn is a 37-acre reservoir and is Columbia, Maryland's largest lake. There is a paved two-mile path around the lake that was built in 1982.

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19.3 km

Little Patuxent River

Highlight • River

The Little Patuxent River is a 45-mile river that begins in Howard County and flows south to meet the Middle Patuxent River in Savage and then eventually meets the Patuxent River near Crofton.

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20.8 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use, paved 10.4-mile trail that follows the Little Patuxent River.

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25.5 km

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lake Elkhorn loop trail is a paved trail that circles the lake with the same name. It is an easy trail and traffic free, so it is a great place for a recovery ride.

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40.0 km

Ilchester Road Access to Ridge Trail and Orange Grove, Patapsco Valley State Park

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The Ilchester Road access point to the Ridge Trail offers a thrilling start for cyclists exploring Patapsco Valley State Park. Expect a steep, technical climb with rocky sections, rewarding you …

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40.1 km

Swinging Bridge on Grist Mill Trail

Highlight • Bridge

The Grist Mist Trail passes through Patapsco Valley State Park, alongside the Patapsco River. For a large part of the trail, it also passes alongside the railroad.

It is best …

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41.2 km

Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Patapsco Valley was Maryland's first and remains its largest state park. The 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) are made up of forests, winding rivers and cascading waterfalls.

It's a great …

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43.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

11.4 km

6.54 km

4.27 km

568 m

254 m

109 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

6.14 km

4.35 km

654 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Ellicott City

Jackson Pond

Lake Elkhorn

Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Ilchester Road Access to Ridge Trail and Orange Grove, Patapsco Valley State Park

Swinging Bridge on Grist Mill Trail

Patapsco Valley State Park

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