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Contact: 410-461-5005
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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!
Hilton
The Hilton Area will be closed to vehicular traffic from August 1st through August 4th. Periodic access will be denied for all users through out the time period including the playground and trails. Plan accordingly.
Grist Mill Trail
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.
