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Daniels Dam Viewpoint – Views of Patapsco River loop from Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant

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Daniels Dam Viewpoint – Views of Patapsco River loop from Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant

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Daniels Dam Viewpoint – Views of Patapsco River loop from Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant

02:14

25.0km

310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Patapsco Valley State Park

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Start point

Parking

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7.72 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Daniels Area

Highlight • Forest

This largely undeveloped area of Patapsco provides a scenic location for a ride beneath shaded canopy and along the glorious Patapsco River.

This is a nice place to rest your …

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2

8.14 km

Camel's Den Cave

Highlight • Cave

Just a few minutes away from Daniels Dam lies "Camel's Den", a nice little cave next to a small stream.

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3

11.6 km

Pickall Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

4

14.2 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area

Highlight • Forest

Embark on a journey through the Patapsco Valley State Park Alberton Area, where human interactions with nature unfold over centuries. The Daniels Area reveals a fascinating history, marked by abandoned …

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5

14.9 km

Daniels Dam Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along the Patapsco Traverse, you get a great view of Daniel Dam that dams up the Patapsco River.

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6

20.7 km

Views of Patapsco River

Highlight • River

The Patapsco River is a 39-mile river that flows into the Chesapeake Bay, notably running through the city of Baltimore.

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25.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

4.67 km

3.08 km

2.65 km

881 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

4.67 km

1.99 km

635 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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