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Ruins Near Ridge Trail – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Ruins Near Ridge Trail – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

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(8894)

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Ruins Near Ridge Trail – Lost Lake loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

02:16

24.5km

420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 85 m for 58 m

After 13.3 km for 193 m

After 14.0 km for 87 m

After 14.2 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.60 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area

Highlight • Forest

This is one of the most popular, well-known parts of Patapsco Valley State Park. There's a nice picnic area, and miles of unpaved trails that are great for walking and …

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7.08 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area

Highlight • Forest

Patapsco Valley State Park Hilton Area invites with its scenic beauty along the Patapsco River. Trails weave through wooded landscapes, offering a perfect blend of nature and recreation for visitors.

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9.56 km

Viewpoint

14.1 km

Swinging Bridge and Patapsco Riverbank

Highlight • Bridge

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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14.3 km

Swinging Bridge, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Bridge

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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15.6 km

Ruins Near Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Right next to the Ridge Trail, you can see some ruins. It's a great place to stop for a break!

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18.2 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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19.0 km

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

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21.5 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

2.00 km

1.28 km

1.10 km

284 m

256 m

242 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

2.28 km

1.75 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 June

29°C

16°C

0 %

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