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Avalon Area – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Avalon Area – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

Moderate

3.5

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Avalon Area – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

02:00

21.0km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 85 m for 58 m

After 18.2 km for 229 m

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Bus stop

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6.10 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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9.99 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area

Highlight • Bridge

The Orange Grove Area of Patapsco Valley State Park is a beautiful and historic section known for its swinging bridge, with stunning views of the Patapsco River. Here, you can …

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12.7 km

Ridge Trail & Valley View Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Coming from Ridge Trail (from the south), this is where the trail divides into Ridge Trail and Valley View Trail. Walk to the left to follow Ridge Trail and to the right to change to Valley View Trail.

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12.9 km

Avalon Area

Highlight • Forest

Avalon Area is part of Patapsco Valley State Park. This area has many trails suitable for both hikers and MTB enthusiasts.

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12.9 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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15.7 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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17.5 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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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

2.86 km

1.93 km

475 m

464 m

256 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

4.43 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

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21°C

87 %

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Avalon Area – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area

Ridge Trail & Valley View Trail Junction

Avalon Area

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Lost Lake

Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area

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