
Drugs, Pigs Run, Charcoal, and Sawmill Branch Loop
Ellicott City, Maryland
2.7 mi
Distance
682 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 7m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Drugs, Pigs Run, Charcoal, and Sawmill Branch Loop is a loop trail in Patapsco Valley State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is 2.7 miles long and gains 682 feet. It is in or next to Catonsville, Maryland.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 108 ft |
| High point | 1.2 mi | 119 ft |
| End | 2.7 mi | 108 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Source of truth
- Patapsco Valley State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Catonsville, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Baltimore County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Patapsco Valley State Park · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(410) 461-5005
- Address:8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043 · MD
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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