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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Gateway Drive & Eli Whitney Drive Opposite Westbound

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Gateway Drive & Eli Whitney Drive Opposite Westbound

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Gateway Drive & Eli Whitney Drive Opposite Westbound

02:21

36.6km

220m

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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 60 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.86 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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6.36 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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10.4 km

Quarry Pit (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

11.0 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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15.2 km

Little Patuxent River

Lake

17.3 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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23.2 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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26.8 km

Sewells Orchard Park

Highlight • Trail

This park features a large common area with playgrounds and miles of trails for hiking, running, or biking. One main attraction is Sewells Orchard Pond, where you're likely to encounter …

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29.7 km

Jackson Pond

Highlight • Lake

This serene little pond is tucked out of the way but is well worth a side trip, especially if you have kids. There's a playground, a picnic area and a …

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36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

6.94 km

4.40 km

2.95 km

1.27 km

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

5.89 km

4.32 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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62 %

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Gateway Drive & Eli Whitney Drive Opposite Westbound

Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn

Quarry Pit (historic)

Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Sewells Orchard Park

Jackson Pond

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