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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

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4.8

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

01:41

26.2km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.64 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.42 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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6.43 km

Sewells Orchard Park

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This park features a large common area with playgrounds and miles of trails for hiking, running, or biking. One main attraction is Sewells Orchard Pond, where you're likely to encounter …

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9.58 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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12.3 km

Bridge along the Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Nice pedestrian bridge over the Little Patuxent River. It is popular with cyclists and walkers, so make sure you look out for other trail users.

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14.7 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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16.4 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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22.3 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

Lake Elkhorn is the third-largest lake in the county. It is surrounded by woodland and has several paved trails that run along the perimeter of the water.

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22.8 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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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

3.02 km

2.44 km

1.10 km

280 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

4.93 km

3.21 km

588 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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46 %

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

Jackson Pond

Sewells Orchard Park

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Bridge along the Patuxent Branch Trail

Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn

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