
1.4 mi
Distance
243 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Old Ranger Trail to Peaceful Pond Trail 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 1.4 miles long and gains 243 feet. It is in or next to Woodlawn, 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 | 126 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 165 ft |
| End | 1.4 mi | 126 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:
- Woodlawn, 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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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.

Ole Ranger Trail (Blue)

Peaceful Pond Trail

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Campgrounds near this trail

Hollofield Area Campground
0.2 mi awayPatapsco Valley State Park
Ellicott City, MD
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