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Well-maintained, paved trail with a steady incline going east.


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1.5

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

390' 119 m

High

154' 47 m

Low

236' 72 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Family Friendly Paved trail with connections to museum and amenities.

Trail currently closed on western end.

Need to Know

West end connects to Old Ellicott City with numerous dining options. Local bakery named "the Breadery" located just off the trail on the east end.

Description

This trail picks up at the bottom of Ellicott City and heads northeast. The trail is paved and smooth but there is a steady, noticeable incline as you head northeast. The Cooper Branch winds its way alongside this trail offering views and several small waterfalls. The trail offers connections to Oella, Benjamin Banneker Historic Park and Museum, as well as Edmondson Ave.

Contacts

Shared By:

Patapsco Heritage Greenway

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  5.0 from 4 votes

#726

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Trail Rankings

#4

in Maryland

#726

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Trolley line #9 looking southwest along boardwalk.
May 14, 2019 near Ellicot…, MD

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Sep 7, 2020
Stacy Mizrahi
Trail is clear, heavy traffic due to the cloudless holiday.
Sep 2, 2019
Jimmy Fleming
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