Near Switchback Trail
View of the north fork of the Patasco from the Mckeldin View trail.
Near Switchback Trail
View across the water where the north (right) and south (center) forks of the Patapsco meet.
Near Switchback Trail
Calmer section of the river along the McKeldin Rapids Trail.
Near Switchback Trail
The Plantation Trail (red) and Switchback Trail (white) parallel the river.
Near Switchback Trail
The Switchback Trail (white) enters from the right.

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Switchback Trail

3.9 (7 Ratings)
Circle the majority of the park on this pleasant trail.
3.9
mi
Distance
322
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.87mi
Distance
322ft
Elevation Gain
329ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
467ft
High Point
260ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a nice, easy trail that goes down to river where fishing is allowed. There are three bathrooms along the route. You can make it a loop by working your way across the parking lot to opposite side.

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Contributors
J Lewis