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Lost Lake – Cascade Falls loop from Catonsville

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Lost Lake – Cascade Falls loop from Catonsville

Hard

3.3

(25)

runners

Lost Lake – Cascade Falls loop from Catonsville

03:26

26.7km

530m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Parking

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4.39 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area

Highlight • Forest

This is one of the most popular, well-known parts of Patapsco Valley State Park. There's a nice picnic area, and miles of unpaved trails that are great for walking and …

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9.86 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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11.7 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area

Nature Reserve

12.6 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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14.4 km

At 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. Run at your own risk and, at least, run fast!

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14.6 km

Ruins of old latrines

Highlight • Structure

Right next to the Ridge Trail, you can see some ruins that used to be men's and women's latrines.

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16.1 km

Cascade Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfall created by Cascade Creek. Great place to take a break during the hike.

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20.6 km

Viewpoint

22.3 km

Gray's Mill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This area of Patapsco Park is less frequently trafficked, but just as pleasant as the southern trail system. A true hidden gem! There are a few small stream crossings and plenty of interconnected trails to explore.

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26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

10.6 km

1.79 km

1.50 km

672 m

305 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

2.59 km

1.50 km

1.10 km

363 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 25 May

24°C

15°C

64 %

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Lost Lake – Cascade Falls loop from Catonsville

Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area

Lost Lake

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Small Building Ruins

Ruins of old latrines

Cascade Falls

Gray's Mill Trailhead

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