Morning Choice, Cascade Falls and Ridge Trail Loop
Ellicott City, Maryland
4.3 mi
Distance
797 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 40m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Morning Choice, Cascade Falls and Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail in Patapsco Valley State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Howard County, Maryland. It is 4.3 miles long and gains 797 feet. It is in or next to Ilchester, 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 | 100 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 127 ft |
| End | 4.3 mi | 100 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:
- Ilchester, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Howard 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Morning Choice, Ridge Trail and Old Connector Loop
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