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United States
Maryland
Howard County
Ilchester

Morning Choice Trailhead – Ilchester Rocks loop from Rockburn Branch Park

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Maryland
Howard County
Ilchester

Morning Choice Trailhead – Ilchester Rocks loop from Rockburn Branch Park

Hard

4.9

(7854)

8,231

riders

Morning Choice Trailhead – Ilchester Rocks loop from Rockburn Branch Park

01:43

18.8km

290m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.27 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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2

8.79 km

The Ilchester Road access point to the Ridge Trail offers a thrilling start for cyclists exploring Patapsco Valley State Park. Expect a steep, technical climb with rocky sections, rewarding you …

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3

8.88 km

The Grist Mist Trail passes through Patapsco Valley State Park, alongside the Patapsco River. For a large part of the trail, it also passes alongside the railroad.

It is best …

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4

10.5 km

Ilchester Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint just a few meters away from Buzzards Rock Trail.

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11.3 km

Ilchester Tunnel

Viewpoint

6

12.5 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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7

12.6 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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18.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

8.66 km

315 m

226 m

107 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

2.61 km

1.67 km

508 m

146 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 17 August

30°C

23°C

71 %

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