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Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Elkridge

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Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Elkridge

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Morning Choice Trailhead – Lost Lake loop from Elkridge

02:36

34.5km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.1 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.99 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 leads you through the forest of the Avalon and Orange Grove Areas.

Tip by

13.4 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 running. Keep an eye out for burbling streams and even a few small waterfalls near the trail.

Tip by

15.8 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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18.1 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 Revolution that began towards the end of the 18th century.

The river flows through the Patapsco Valley State Park, winding through woodland and open countryside. There are a few good wild swimming spots too!

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18.2 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.

It isn't too high up, so even if you're afraid of heights it's still worth passing over the bridge. Be courteous of other pedestrians as the bridge is fairly narrow!

Tip by

21.0 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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26.6 km

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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27.9 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • MTB Park

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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34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

8.23 km

6.57 km

4.80 km

2.09 km

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

12.7 km

4.06 km

3.39 km

862 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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