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Rockburn Branch Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Troy Park at Elkridge

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Rockburn Branch Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Troy Park at Elkridge

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Rockburn Branch Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Troy Park at Elkridge

02:08

29.0km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.33 km for 154 m

After 24.5 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.16 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • Trail

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

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10.0 km

Trailhead to one of the most famous hikes in Patapsco Valley State Park, the Morning Choice Trail. The trail can be connected with various other trails (e.g. Ridge Trail) and leads you through the forest of the Avalon and Orange Grove Areas.

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11.4 km

Branch crossing (Nacho Trail)

Highlight • Bridge

Wooden branch crossing at the Nacho Trail.

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13.1 km

Rockburn Branch crossing

Highlight • River

Possible crossing point of the Rockburn Branch to get back to the Hop the Snake Trail.

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14.3 km

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

A fun trail area with ton of elevation for Maryland riding. You can expect trails along a ridge, jump trails and some rocky and rooty sections.

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15.2 km

Ruins in Avalon Area, Patapsco Valley State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area is a portion of Patapsco Valley State Park near the center of the park's sprawling 14,000 acres of land. This area has miles of trails and hosts a portion of the Patapsco River.

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23.4 km

Rockburn Branch Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Rockburn Branch Park has 7.4 miles of trails and is home to Rockburn Branch, a small tributary to the Patapsco River. There are also a few historic buildings in the park with informational signage.

Tip by

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

8.53 km

4.74 km

3.53 km

775 m

151 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

5.82 km

5.51 km

1.97 km

1.45 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Monday 24 August

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29 %

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Rockburn Branch Park – Morning Choice Trailhead loop from Troy Park at Elkridge

Rockburn Branch Park

Morning Choice Trailhead

Branch crossing (Nacho Trail)

Rockburn Branch crossing

Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area — Mountain Bike Trails

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