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39.31, -76.82 · rel 16250964
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Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)

51,5 km from start to finish through urban area.

Maryland · 39.31°N · 76.82°W
51,5km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
25 views
14 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Urban Area Cave 14× viewpoint Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Patapsco Full Traverse

source: OpenStreetMap description · editorial text coming
03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

14× viewpoint Attraction ruins monument cave
Abandoned 1958 Cheverolet Bel Air viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Gnome Village viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Patapsco River Bridge #3109 viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Cliff overlooking Quarry Lake viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Dogwood Wall Attraction · 28 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Old quarry filled with trash viewpoint · 30 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Avalon Dam viewpoint · 105 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Putney's Bridge viewpoint · 126 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Foundation ruins · 152 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Ellicotts Upper Mills monument · 216 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Captain John Smith Marker monument · 240 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Bloedes Dam Viewpoint viewpoint · 264 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Foundation ruins · 265 m off route 0,0 km 0%
McKeldin Falls viewpoint · 280 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Shrine Overlook viewpoint · 312 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Former Altar viewpoint · 405 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Camel's Den cave · 412 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Cemetery Altar viewpoint · 414 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Grotto Overlook viewpoint · 421 m off route 0,0 km 0%
St. Mary's Overlook viewpoint · 432 m off route 0,0 km 0%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 25,8 km 51,5 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) is 51.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) takes approximately 12h 50min to complete.
No, Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) starts near coordinates 39.2275, -76.7223.
Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) is maintained and managed by Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park.
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