1.0 mi
Distance
276 ft
Elev. Gain
27m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Union Dam 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 | 125 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 127 ft |
| End | 1.0 mi | 125 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:
- 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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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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Union Dam Trail
Ole Ranger Trail (Blue)
Old Ranger Trail to Peaceful Pond Trail
Peaceful Pond Trail
Old Ranger Trail to Hollofield Access Trail
Hollofield Access and Daniels Access Trail
Patapsco River Ridge Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableHollofield Area Campground
0.1 mi away · MD
ReservablePatapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
2.6 mi away · MD
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10 mi away · MD
ReservableRamblin' Pines
13.2 mi away · MD
ReservableCamp Meade RV Park
14 mi away · MD
Finksburg Forest
15.2 mi away · MD
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