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Daniels Dam – Daniels Singletrack Trail loop from Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

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Howard County
Ellicott City

Daniels Dam – Daniels Singletrack Trail loop from Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

Moderate

4.7

(3)

10

hikers

Daniels Dam – Daniels Singletrack Trail loop from Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

02:19

8.30km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

140 m

Daniels Dam

Highlight • Monument

Right next to the parking lot and the starting point of some nice hiking loops, make sure you don't miss taking a look at Daniels Dam.

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2

258 m

This largely undeveloped area of Patapsco provides a scenic location for a ride beneath shaded canopy and along the glorious Patapsco River.

This is a nice place to rest your …

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3

512 m

Camel's Den Cave

Highlight • Cave

Just a few minutes away from Daniels Dam lies "Camel's Den", a nice little cave next to a small stream.

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4

3.21 km

Daniels Singletrack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Patapsco trails are great in summer and winter and the Daniels Area, in particular, is excellent for a cross country loop.

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8.30 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

742 m

184 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

184 m

< 100 m

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Friday 4 September

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