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Ilchester

Avalon Area – Cascade Falls loop from Relay

Moderate

15

hikers

Avalon Area – Cascade Falls loop from Relay

02:19

8.53km

120m

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: November 20, 2025

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

Avalon Area

Highlight • Forest

Avalon Area is part of Patapsco Valley State Park. This area has many trails suitable for both hikers and MTB enthusiasts.

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1.56 km

Coming from Ridge Trail (from the south), this is where the trail divides into Ridge Trail and Valley View Trail. Walk to the left to follow Ridge Trail and to the right to change to Valley View Trail.

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3

3.24 km

Ruins of old latrines

Highlight • Structure

Right next to the Ridge Trail, you can see some ruins that used to be men's and women's latrines.

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4

3.85 km

Shelter

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Very small shelter to take a little rest close to the River Road.

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5

4.77 km

Cascade Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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6

5.10 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

6.87 km

Vineyard Spring Trailhead

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There's a little tunnel under the railway tracks that marks the start of the Vineyard Spring Trail.

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8.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

913 m

815 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

1.65 km

1.65 km

716 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

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