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The Orange Grove Area of Patapsco Valley State Park is a beautiful and historic section known for its swinging bridge, with stunning views of the Patapsco River. Here, you can explore the paved Grist Mill Trail for a leisurely walk or venture deeper into the woods to find Cascade Falls. The area also features remnants of old mills and the Bloede Dam removal project, an indication of the park's evolving landscape. With shaded woodlands and riverside trails, it's a fantastic spot for a casual walk or an extended hike. Arriving early is recommended, especially on weekends due to its popularity.

Lake Elkhorn is the third-largest lake in the county. It is surrounded by woodland and has several paved trails that run along the perimeter of the water.

The Lake Elkhorn loop trail is a paved trail that circles the lake with the same name. It is an easy trail and traffic free, so it is a great place for a recovery ride.

Small waterfall created by Cascade Creek. Great place to take a break.

This popular swinging bridge crosses the Patapsco River. It is a wooden suspension bridge with metal cables. On the bridge you'll have great views of the river and surrounding woodland. It isn't too high up, so even if you're afraid of heights it's still worth passing over the bridge. Be courteous of other pedestrians as the bridge is fairly narrow!

The Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area is a portion of Patapsco Valley State Park near the center of the park's sprawling 14,000 acres of land. This area has miles of trails and hosts a portion of the Patapsco River.

Lake Elkhorn is a 37-acre reservoir and is Columbia, Maryland's largest lake. There is a paved two-mile path around the lake that was built in 1982.

At 37 acres in size, Lake Elkhorn is the 3rd largest lake in Columbia and features a number of paths and trails near its banks. The main loop around the water is completely paved, but there are a bunch of other trails and paths that intersect it, too.