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The best MTB trails in Howard County

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Mountain biking in Howard County is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Maryland. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Upper Patapsco Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

27.9km

02:34

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Lawyers Hill

32.0km

02:50

450m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Montgomery Run

20.0km

01:47

270m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Ellicott City

36.0km

02:36

380m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Mount Hebron

23.1km

02:09

350m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Dunteachin

17.5km

01:35

230m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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7. Thru Trail (White Trail) loop from Granite

28.4km

02:35

400m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Hanover

35.1km

02:39

430m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Morning Choice Trailhead – Swinging bridge loop from Montgomery Run

22.2km

02:00

340m

330m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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10. North Branch Patapsco River – Switchback Trail loop from Marriottsville

16.4km

01:30

230m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Howard County

1. Upper Patapsco Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

2. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Lawyers Hill

3. Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Montgomery Run

4. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Ellicott City

5. Old Quarry Lake – Patapsco River loop from Mount Hebron

6. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Dunteachin

7. Thru Trail (White Trail) loop from Granite

8. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Hanover

9. Morning Choice Trailhead – Swinging bridge loop from Montgomery Run

10. North Branch Patapsco River – Switchback Trail loop from Marriottsville

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