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Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

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Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

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Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

01:57

19.7km

250m

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: May 11, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Old Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake is small and fully encircled by the trail. The wall of the quarry stands high on the far side from the viewpoint. In the summer the vegetation crowding …

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4.15 km

Abandoned Chevrolet Bel Air

Highlight • Structure

This abandoned Chevrolet lying next to the trail in the middle of the forest is the namesake for this trail.

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6.75 km

Patapsco River

Highlight • River

The Patapsco River is a 39-mile river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay, notably running through the city of Baltimore.

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6.97 km

Patapsco Valley State Park (Woodstock Area)

Highlight • Forest

As part of the Patapsco Valley State Park, the Woodstock Area is characterized by its scenic woodlands and riverbanks along the hiking trails. While hiking through the area, nature enthusiasts can enjoy a peaceful retreat.

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7.40 km

Thru Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is marked with white blazes and runs along the scenic Patapsco River. The trail is moderately technical with some roots and rocks and in most places has room enough to pass.

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10.9 km

Views of Patapsco River

Highlight • River

The Patapsco River is a 39-mile river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay, notably running through the city of Baltimore.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

2.74 km

310 m

276 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

276 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 22 May

16°C

10°C

85 %

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Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

Old Quarry Lake

Abandoned Chevrolet Bel Air

Patapsco River

Patapsco Valley State Park (Woodstock Area)

Thru Trail

Views of Patapsco River

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