Near Buzzards Rock Trail
Buzzards Rock Trail
Near Buzzards Rock Trail
Small waterfall along the Sawmill Branch.
Near Buzzards Rock Trail
Patterson Viaduct in Patapsco Avalon Area
Near Buzzards Rock Trail
View of Grist Mill Trail and bridge from the south side of Patapsco River
Near Buzzards Rock Trail
Buzzards Rock Trail branching off Drugs Trail to the right with connection to Grist Mill Trail going forward.

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Buzzards Rock Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A loop up and back down the Ilchester ridge with a view from an overlook along the way.
1.8
mi
Distance
269
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.8mi
Distance
269ft
Elevation Gain
227ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
331ft
High Point
56ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Buzzards Rock Trail offers a scenic loop off the Grist Mill Trail, with stretches of varying difficulty. The southern ends of the trail have steeper slopes, rising up the ridge and crossing several streams. The middle of the trail to the north is much more mild with mostly flat paths that contain few obstacles. The highlight of the trail is the access to Ilchester Rocks, an overlook above the Patapsco along the westward climb of the trail. There are numerous reroutes and trail closures surrounding Buzzards Rock Trail, so it is important to make note before reaching intersections. This trail follows a yellow blaze.

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