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Lost Lake – Avalon Area loop from Elkridge

Mountain biking trails

Lost Lake – Avalon Area loop from Elkridge

Easy

4.5

(7038)

11,202

riders

Lost Lake – Avalon Area loop from Elkridge

01:06

14.7km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.99 km

Lost Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lost Lake is a small lake just north of the Patapsco River within Patapsco Valley State Park's Glen Artney Area. The lake often has various species of birds and vegetation to look at while you ride.

Tip by

2

5.48 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.

Tip by

3

6.36 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.

Tip by

4

6.38 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.

Tip by

5

6.55 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.

Tip by

6

8.59 km

Ruins Near Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Right next to the Ridge Trail, you can see some ruins. It's a great place to stop for a break!

Tip by

7

8.87 km

Ruins of old latrines

Highlight • Structure

Right next to the Ridge Trail, you can see some ruins that used to be men's and women's latrines.

Tip by

B

14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.29 km

3.72 km

2.46 km

582 m

353 m

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

5.98 km

1.24 km

391 m

114 m

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