The best MTB trails in Howard County
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Last updated: October 16, 2025
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1. Upper Patapsco Loop – Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area
27.9km
02:34
420m
420m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
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82
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2. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Quail Ridge
32.0km
02:43
460m
460m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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69
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3. Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Montgomery Run
20.1km
01:48
270m
270m
Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5.0
(5)
53
riders
4. Morning Choice Trailhead – Ruins Near Ridge Trail loop from Dunteachin
17.6km
01:35
230m
230m
Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5.0
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49
riders
5. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Ellicott City
36.3km
02:38
380m
380m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
36
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6. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Hanover
35.1km
02:39
430m
430m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
(2)
38
riders
7. Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Montgomery Run
17.9km
01:33
210m
210m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.0
(3)
57
riders
8. North Branch Patapsco River – Switchback Trail loop from Marriottsville
16.4km
01:30
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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46
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9. Patapsco River – Thru Trail (White Trail) loop from Mount Hebron
22.3km
02:05
350m
340m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
24
riders
10. Thru Trail (White Trail) loop from Granite
17.2km
01:34
240m
240m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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