Near Patuxent River Trail
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Patuxent River Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Exploring the Patuxent River.
0.8
mi
Distance
56
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpring
Access Issues
This is not an official park trail and is not marked. It is not patrolled or maintained and thus is not guaranteed to be safe.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.8mi
Distance
56ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
440ft
High Point
380ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a partially unmarked trail that follows the Patuxent River. It starts at the Patuxent River State Park parking lot off of Rte. 97. There is an unmarked trail that follows the Patuxent River to Hipsley Mill Rd.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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