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Lost Lake – Patapsco Valley State Park loop from Ellicott City

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Lost Lake – Patapsco Valley State Park loop from Ellicott City

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Lost Lake – Patapsco Valley State Park loop from Ellicott City

02:01

28.6km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.92 km

Ilchester Road Access to Ridge Trail and Orange Grove, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Trail

The Ilchester Road access point to the Ridge Trail offers a thrilling start for cyclists exploring Patapsco Valley State Park. Expect a steep, technical climb with rocky sections, rewarding you …

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4.02 km

Swinging Bridge on Grist Mill Trail

Highlight • Bridge

The Grist Mist Trail passes through Patapsco Valley State Park, alongside the Patapsco River. For a large part of the trail, it also passes alongside the railroad.

It is best …

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4.54 km

Viewpoint

5.81 km

Swinging Bridge and Patapsco Riverbank

Highlight • Bridge

The Patapsco River flows through central Maryland and into the Chesapeake Bay.

The river is known as the River of History as it played an essential role in Maryland's Industrial …

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8.11 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.

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10.6 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.

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13.2 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.

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15.8 km

Small Buildings Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

A different spots along this section of the trail, runners can see photogenic ruins of various small buildings. These spooky ruins are believed by locals to be haunted. Ride at your own risk and, at least, ride fast!

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25.8 km

Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Patapsco Valley was Maryland's first and remains its largest state park. The 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) are made up of forests, winding rivers and cascading waterfalls.

It's a great …

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

6.67 km

2.97 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

8.05 km

7.40 km

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Today

Thursday 25 June

31°C

14°C

11 %

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Lost Lake – Patapsco Valley State Park loop from Ellicott City

Ilchester Road Access to Ridge Trail and Orange Grove, Patapsco Valley State Park

Swinging Bridge on Grist Mill Trail

Swinging Bridge and Patapsco Riverbank

Lost Lake

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Small Buildings Ruins

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