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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

01:30

22.7km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.59 km

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lake Elkhorn loop trail is a paved trail that circles the lake with the same name. It is an easy trail and traffic free, so it is a great place for a recovery ride.

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7.01 km

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Highlight • Lake

7.57 km

Little Patuxent River

Highlight • River

The Little Patuxent River is a 45-mile river that begins in Howard County and flows south to meet the Middle Patuxent River in Savage and then eventually meets the Patuxent River near Crofton.

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11.7 km

Old Canal Lock Remains on Savage Mill Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Watch for the stone remains of a lock system that helped keep cotton crops moving up and down the Patuxent River.

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13.7 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use paved path of 10.4 miles, that follows the Little Patuxent River, running all the way from Savage Park in the south to Lake …

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14.0 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use, paved 10.4-mile trail that follows the Little Patuxent River.

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19.6 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

Lake Elkhorn is the third-largest lake in the county. It is surrounded by woodland and has several paved trails that run along the perimeter of the water.

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20.1 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

Lake Elkhorn is a 37-acre reservoir and is Columbia, Maryland's largest lake. There is a paved two-mile path around the lake that was built in 1982.

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

4.29 km

3.93 km

1.32 km

522 m

215 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.90 km

3.81 km

3.67 km

765 m

215 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 18 July

32°C

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78 %

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Little Patuxent River

Old Canal Lock Remains on Savage Mill Trail

Patuxent Branch Trail

Patuxent Branch Trail

Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn

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