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United States
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Howard County
Ellicott City

Patapsco Valley State Park – Lost Lake loop from Ilchester

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Maryland
Howard County
Ellicott City

Patapsco Valley State Park – Lost Lake loop from Ilchester

Moderate

4.9

(2369)

11,808

riders

Patapsco Valley State Park – Lost Lake loop from Ilchester

01:40

29.5km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 114 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.73 km

The Cycle Mill Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The Cycle Mill Bike Shop is a helpful, local bike shop. If you need to pick up anything during your ride, or need something looked at, it is a good choice.

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2

7.41 km

Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Forest

The Patapsco Valley was Maryland's first and remains its largest state park. The 14,000 acres (5,700 ha) are made up of forests, winding rivers and cascading waterfalls.

It's a great …

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3

8.51 km

The Grist Mist Trail passes through Patapsco Valley State Park, alongside the Patapsco River. For a large part of the trail, it also passes alongside the railroad.

It is best …

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9.03 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

10.3 km

The Patapsco River flows through central Maryland and into the Chesapeake Bay.

The river is known as the River of History as it played an essential role in Maryland's Industrial …

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6

10.4 km

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. …

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7

12.7 km

Lost Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lost Lake is a small lake just north of the Patapsco River within Patapsco Valley State Park's Glen Artney Area. The lake often has various species of birds and vegetation to look at while you ride.

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29.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

5.20 km

4.25 km

3.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

5.87 km

1.00 km

201 m

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