16.3 mi
Distance
2,733 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 3m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mckeldin Rapids Trail is an out-and-back trail in Patapsco Valley State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Carroll County, Maryland. It is 16 miles long. The nearest town is Randallstown, Maryland, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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 | 123 ft |
| High point | 5.6 mi | 146 ft |
| End | 16.3 mi | 123 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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:
- Randallstown, MD · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Carroll 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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Mckeldin Rapids Trail
McKeldin Switchback Trail
McKeldin to Woodstock Train Loop
Liberty Dam Trail
Patapsco Valley Unmaintained Trail #1
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Liberty Dam Yellow Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Tentrr Signature Site - Fern Creek at Azimuth Acres - Coleman Cooking Site
5.2 mi awayReisterstown, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Hollofield Area Campground
6.8 mi awayPatapsco Valley State Park
Ellicott City, MD
Reservable
Finksburg Forest
9.4 mi awayFinksburg, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
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