Patapsco Full Traverse
OSM map layer · LineString
39.30, -76.82 · rel 16250963
39.30, -76.82 · rel 16250963
Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)
51,9 km from start to finish through urban area.
Maryland · 39.30°N ·
76.82°W
51,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
10
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
10× 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?
2× monument
6× ruins
10× viewpoint
1× cave
1× Attraction
Ellicotts Upper Mills
monument ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
St. Mary's College, former
ruins ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
St. Mary's Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
Former Altar
viewpoint ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
Cemetery Altar
viewpoint ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
Camel's Den
cave ·
on the route
51,9 km
100%
Cemetery Overlook
viewpoint ·
36 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Grotto Overlook
viewpoint ·
40 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Patapsco River Bridge #3109
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Valley Overlook
viewpoint ·
53 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Foundation
ruins ·
57 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Latrines (former)
ruins ·
62 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Latrines (former)
ruins ·
66 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Shrine Overlook
viewpoint ·
68 m off route
51,9 km
100%
St. Mary's Main Steps
ruins ·
79 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Main Street Ballroom
Attraction ·
95 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Foundation
ruins ·
102 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Putney's Bridge
viewpoint ·
105 m off route
51,9 km
100%
Ellicott's Mills
monument ·
147 m off route
51,9 km
100%
McKeldin Falls
viewpoint ·
150 m off route
51,9 km
100%
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 (south hiking) is 51.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) takes approximately 12h 55min to complete.
No, Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) starts near coordinates 39.3571, -76.9578.
Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) is maintained and managed by Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park.