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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

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(9720)

9,721

riders

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Long Reach

01:39

26.3km

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.28 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

4.04 km

Jackson Pond

Lake

2

9.72 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.

Tip by

3

12.4 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.

Tip by

4

14.9 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.

Tip by

5

16.6 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.

Tip by

6

22.4 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.

Tip by

7

22.9 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.

Tip by

B

26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

2.97 km

1.88 km

906 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

3.48 km

3.31 km

420 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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