Savage Park – Patuxent Branch Trail loop from Savage

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Savage Park – Patuxent Branch Trail loop from Savage

Hard

4.9

(3501)

15,288

runners

Savage Park – Patuxent Branch Trail loop from Savage

01:51

16.5km

180m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Little Patuxent River

Lake

1.80 km

Savage Park

Highlight • Trail

Savage Park offers 2.8 miles of interconnecting trails, beautiful views of the Little Patuxent River, and a connection to the Patuxent Branch Trail, which leads all the way to Lake Elkhorn.

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4.38 km

Middle Patuxent River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point in your run, you'll find an idyllic overlook over the Middle Patuxent River. Perfect spot for a meditative moment in nature!

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7.43 km

Old Canal Lock Remains on Savage Mill Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Watch for the stone remains of a lock system that helped keep cotton crops moving up and down the Patuxent River.

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9.49 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use paved path of 10.4 miles, that follows the Little Patuxent River, running all the way from Savage Park in the south to Lake …

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9.75 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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10.7 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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15.1 km

Bollman Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iron Bollman Truss Bridge was installed in 1887 and crosses the Little Patuxent River. The bridge shows how iron bridges in the 1800s were built and nowadays is a National Historic Landmark.

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