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Avalon Area – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Saint Denis

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Avalon Area – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Saint Denis

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4.9

(8128)

15,764

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Avalon Area – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Saint Denis

01:50

22.7km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Train Station

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3.66 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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4.56 km

Avalon Area

Highlight • Forest

Avalon Area is part of Patapsco Valley State Park. This area has many trails suitable for both hikers and MTB enthusiasts.

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4.57 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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6.52 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area

Highlight • Bridge

The Orange Grove Area of Patapsco Valley State Park is a beautiful and historic section known for its swinging bridge, with stunning views of the Patapsco River. Here, you can …

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8.35 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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9.44 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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18.7 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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22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.26 km

2.94 km

1.82 km

1.28 km

583 m

202 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

6.31 km

2.90 km

1.08 km

369 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Avalon Area – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Saint Denis

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Avalon Area

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

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Morning Choice Trailhead

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