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Grist Mill Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Patapsco Valley State Park
  5. Hilton, Glen Artney, Orange Grove, Avalon Area
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“A popular paved trail in the scenic Patapsco State Park. ”

Mikhaila Redovian
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3.1

Miles

5.1

KM

Point to Point

109' 33 m

High

31' 9 m

Low

28' 8 m

Up

98' 30 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Family Friendly Fairly flat, easy, scenic.

Description

The Grist Mill Trail extends from the swinging bridge across the Patapsco River from River Road, near Illchester Road, to Glen Artney Road. It is a wide, paved trail that is popular with area hikers, joggers, cyclists, dog walkers, baby stroller pushers, etc. Grist Mill is most often used to access a number of trails on the Baltimore County side of the Park.

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Land Manager: Maryland Dept Natural Resources

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Mikhaila Redovian
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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#15

in Hilton, Glen Artney, Orange Grove, Avalon Area

#27406

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#15

in Hilton, Glen Artney, O…

#369

in Maryland

#27,406

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Buzzards Rock Trail
Jan 13, 2021 near Ilchester, MD
Cascade Falls Trail, Patapsco Valley State Park, Elkridge, Maryland (USA) - April 2017
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD
Buzzards Rock Trail branching off Drugs Trail to the right with connection to Grist Mill Trail going forward.
Jun 19, 2019 near Ilchester, MD
Tunnel connecting the Grist Mill Trail to the Vineyard Springs Trail.
Jun 19, 2019 near West El…, MD
The Swinging Bridge along River Road.
Sep 14, 2019 near Ilchester, MD
Buzzards Climb leading off the Grist Mill Trail on a sharp incline.
Jun 19, 2019 near Ilchester, MD

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