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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Columbia

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Columbia

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Columbia

02:12

31.0km

200m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.10 km for 254 m

After 29.7 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.32 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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10.5 km

Quarry Pit (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

11.1 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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12.1 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use paved path of 10.4 miles, that follows the Little Patuxent River, running all the way from Savage Park in the south to Lake …

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16.8 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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22.6 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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24.4 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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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

5.12 km

3.63 km

1.55 km

916 m

193 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

7.91 km

4.08 km

1.34 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Columbia

Lake Elkhorn

Quarry Pit (historic)

Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

Patuxent Branch Trail

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Lake Elkhorn

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