Patapsco Full Traverse
OSM map layer · LineString
39.31, -76.82 · rel 16250964
39.31, -76.82 · rel 16250964
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
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× viewpoint
1× Attraction
2× ruins
2× monument
1× cave
Abandoned 1958 Cheverolet Bel Air
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Gnome Village
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Patapsco River Bridge #3109
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Cliff overlooking Quarry Lake
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Dogwood Wall
Attraction ·
28 m off route
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Old quarry filled with trash
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
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Avalon Dam
viewpoint ·
105 m off route
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Putney's Bridge
viewpoint ·
126 m off route
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Foundation
ruins ·
152 m off route
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Ellicotts Upper Mills
monument ·
216 m off route
0,0 km
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Captain John Smith Marker
monument ·
240 m off route
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Bloedes Dam Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
264 m off route
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Foundation
ruins ·
265 m off route
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McKeldin Falls
viewpoint ·
280 m off route
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Shrine Overlook
viewpoint ·
312 m off route
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Former Altar
viewpoint ·
405 m off route
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Camel's Den
cave ·
412 m off route
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Cemetery Altar
viewpoint ·
414 m off route
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Grotto Overlook
viewpoint ·
421 m off route
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St. Mary's Overlook
viewpoint ·
432 m off route
0,0 km
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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.