4.8 mi
Distance
551 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 53m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for South Branch Patapsco River Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 127 ft |
| High point | 2.4 mi | 153 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 127 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:
- Sykesville, 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.
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Campgrounds near this trail
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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