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Baltimore and Howard Counties
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: 9 a.m. to Sunset
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Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions.
Photo by Mark Hollis The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. We have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker-only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.
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ALERTS!
Grist Mill Trail
Closure will start Monday October 17th 2022
The Grist Mill Trail will be closed after Labor Day Weekend to permanently repair the footbridges. The trail will be closed for approximately 12 months. The Grist Mill Trail from the Patterson Viaduct footbridge off of Ilchester Rd will remain open to the Buzzards Rock trail connection. Please respect the closure as it will be unsafe to walk, bike or horse ride in the construction area due to heavy equipment use and no stream crossings. The Swinging Bridge will be open for foot traffic but not to access the Grist Mill Trail. Plan ahead,
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Hollofield Station Parking Closed for CSX Repair
Marriottsville Rd parking closed due to CSX repairs
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – CSX Transportation will begin maintenance on the railroad crossing at Marriottsville Road at the Howard/Carroll County line in Marriottsville, starting around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6th. While the crossing is closed, traffic will detour via Marriottsville Road, Granite Road, MD 125, Woodstock Road and MD 99. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9th.
Variable message boards and signs will be posted to alert the public of the project and corresponding road closure. Additionally, a recorded message at 410-313-4400 will carry details and updates.
For questions or concerns about this CSX project, contact Public Works Customer Service at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.
November 28th - December 2nd 2022
Parking off of Old Fredrick Road, West of the green bridge will be closed during repair work. for more information see Howard County notice below:
"CSX Transportation will begin maintenance on the railroad crossing at Old Frederick Road at the Howard/Baltimore County line in Ellicott City, starting around 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28th. While the crossing is closed, traffic will detour via Old Frederick Road, Johnnycake Road, Fairbrook Road, Rolling Road, US 40 and Rogers Avenue. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd.
Variable message boards and signs will be posted to alert the public of the project and corresponding road closure. Additionally, a recorded message at 410-313-4400 will carry details and updates."
For questions or concerns about this CSX project, contact Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or email
publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.
