Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Long Reach

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Long Reach

Hard

2.6

(16)

runners

Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Long Reach

02:03

19.7km

90m

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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 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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4.09 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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8.18 km

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Highlight • Lake

8.75 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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9.51 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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9.97 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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10.2 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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15.7 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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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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