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Vineyard Spring Trailhead – Saw Mill Branch Tunnel loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Maryland
Baltimore County
Catonsville

Vineyard Spring Trailhead – Saw Mill Branch Tunnel loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

Moderate

4.8

(5646)

12,277

hikers

Vineyard Spring Trailhead – Saw Mill Branch Tunnel loop from University of Maryland Baltimore County

04:30

15.7km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.07 km

Vineyard Spring Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

7.58 km

Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hilton Area Nature Center is a nice stop next to the parking lot and multiple hiking trails. It is especially great for families as they offer seasonal activities for children sometimes and do have a playground nearby.

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3

8.83 km

Saw Mill Branch Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Short tunnel under the railway tracks where the Saw Mill Branch is floating through. It connects the Grist Mill Trail and Forest Glen Trail.

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4

9.32 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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5

9.43 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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6

12.5 km

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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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.27 km

1.26 km

327 m

209 m

208 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.25 km

1.54 km

396 m

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< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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83 %

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