Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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102 m

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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2.58 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area

Nature Reserve

3.46 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

A fun trail area with ton of elevation for Maryland riding. You can expect trails along a ridge, jump trails and some rocky and rooty sections.

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6.08 km

Nacho Trail — Rockburn Branch Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wooden branch crossing at the Nacho Trail.

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8.84 km

Pathway Lined With Blooming Trees, Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • Trail

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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10.7 km

Morning Choice Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to one of the most famous hikes in Patapsco Valley State Park, the Morning Choice Trail. The trail can be connected with various other trails (e.g. Ridge Trail) and …

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

7.34 km

683 m

642 m

237 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.97 km

1.06 km

544 m

234 m

192 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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