Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)
Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area, Baltimore County, MD
Point-to-point trail in Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area, Baltimore County, MD. Hiking.
- Distance
- 32 mi (51.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,717 ft (828 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 40 min
- High point
- 469 ft (143 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Offutt Johnson History Center 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Glen Artney Shelter 33 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Glen Artney Shelter 10 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Farm Field Remnants 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Farm Field Remnants 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gnome Village 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Patapsco River Bridge #3109 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Dogwood Wall 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
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Questions about Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)
How long is Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) is 32 mi (51.5 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,717 ft (828 m) in total, up to a high point of 469 ft (143 m).
How hard is Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
Drinking water on the way at 1.5 mi (2.4 km). Toilets: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), 26.5 mi (42.6 km).
Is Patapsco Traverse (north hiking) shaded?
Mostly shaded (96% under trees).
What can you do on Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
Daniel's Restaurant & Bar, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: BP Shop, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Patapsco Traverse (north hiking)
- Patapsco Traverse (south mtb) Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area · Expert · 32.1 mi (51.6 km)
- Patapsco Traverse (north mtb) Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area · Expert · 32 mi (51.5 km)
- Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area · Expert · 32.1 mi (51.6 km)
- LivGray Lower Connector Baltimore County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Patapsco Alt HoCo Thru Trail Howard County · Expert · 26.6 mi (42.8 km)
- Patapsco Howard County Thru Trail PVSP Hollofield Area · Expert · 26.4 mi (42.4 km)
- Soapstone Trail Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Soapstone Patapsco Valley State Park Glen Artney Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
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