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Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

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Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

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4.9

(3501)

15,288

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Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

02:04

18.6km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Little Patuxent River

Lake

1.80 km

Savage Park

Highlight • Trail

Savage Park offers 2.8 miles of interconnecting trails, beautiful views of the Little Patuxent River, and a connection to the Patuxent Branch Trail, which leads all the way to Lake Elkhorn.

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4.40 km

Middle Patuxent River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point in your run, you'll find an idyllic overlook over the Middle Patuxent River. Perfect spot for a meditative moment in nature!

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7.32 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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9.36 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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9.61 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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10.6 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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15.0 km

Bollman Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iron Bollman Truss Bridge was installed in 1887 and crosses the Little Patuxent River. The bridge shows how iron bridges in the 1800s were built and nowadays is a National Historic Landmark.

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15.6 km

Savage Historic Mill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Savage Historic Mill Trail leads along Little Patuxent River and multiple ruins, that serve as an industrial heritage of the area. There are various viewpoints from where you can go …

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

5.96 km

1.99 km

1.63 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

6.83 km

4.96 km

4.37 km

1.22 km

735 m

430 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Patuxent Branch Trail – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

Savage Park

Middle Patuxent River Overlook

Old Canal Lock Remains on Savage Mill Trail

Patuxent Branch Trail

Patuxent Branch Trail

Little Patuxent River

Bollman Truss Bridge

Savage Historic Mill Trail

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