Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)
Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area, Howard County, MD
Point-to-point trail in Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area, Howard County, MD. Hiking.
- Distance
- 32.1 mi (51.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,537 ft (1,078 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 5 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
- Shelter: Shelter 104 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Avalon Area 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Shelter 105 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Shelter (ruins) 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Historic site: Women's Latrine (ruins) 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Historic site: Men's Latrine (ruins) 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Shelter 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade Falls 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Latrines (former) 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Latrines (former) 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Latrines (former) 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Latrines (former) 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Historic site: St. Mary's Oval Garden (former) 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Historic site: St. Mary's Main Steps 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: St. Mary's Overlook 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Historic site: St. Mary's College, former 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Former Altar 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Grotto Overlook 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
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Questions about Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)
How long is Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)?
Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 5 min. It climbs 3,537 ft (1,078 m) in total, up to a high point of 469 ft (143 m).
How hard is Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)?
Drinking water on the way at 9.4 mi (15.1 km). Toilets: 0.9 mi (1.4 km).
Is Patapsco Traverse (south hiking) shaded?
Mostly shaded (96% under trees).
What can you do on Patapsco Traverse (south hiking)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Patapsco Traverse (south 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). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Patapsco Traverse (south 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.
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