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Views of Patapsco River – Daniels Dam Viewpoint loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

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United States

Maryland

Howard County

Views of Patapsco River – Daniels Dam Viewpoint loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

Moderate

4.7

(5400)

7,566

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Views of Patapsco River – Daniels Dam Viewpoint loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

02:41

29.8km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Thru Trail (White Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Thru Trail, called the White Trail in the Woodstock Daniels Area of Patapsco State Park, follows the Patapsco River as it traverses through the many sections of the state park.

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1.51 km

Views of Patapsco River

Highlight • River

The Patapsco River is a 39-mile river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay, notably running through the city of Baltimore.

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8.47 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

Highlight • Forest

Embark on a journey through the Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area, where human interactions with nature unfold over centuries. The Daniels Area reveals a fascinating history, marked by abandoned …

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15.0 km

Camel's Den Cave

Highlight • Cave

Just a few minutes away from Daniels Dam lies "Camel's Den", a nice little cave next to a small stream.

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15.2 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

Highlight • Forest

This largely undeveloped area of Patapsco provides a scenic location for a ride beneath shaded canopy and along the glorious Patapsco River.

This is a nice place to rest your …

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22.6 km

Daniels Dam Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along the Patapsco Traverse, you get a great view of Daniel Dam that dams up the Patapsco River.

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29.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

4.93 km

1.94 km

721 m

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

4.93 km

1.90 km

460 m

243 m

112 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Views of Patapsco River – Daniels Dam Viewpoint loop from Patapsco Valley State Park

Thru Trail (White Trail)

Views of Patapsco River

Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

Camel's Den Cave

Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

Daniels Dam Viewpoint

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