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21.3 miles
Distance
2,744 ft
Climb
-2,748 ft
Descent
492 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
199 ft
Altitude min
209 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
-37.1%
Grade max
63.1%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
Upper Patapsco is a 21 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Catonsville Maryland. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 47 trails. This route climbs 2,744 ft with a max elevation of 492 ft then descends -2,748 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Jul 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance21 miles
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Avg time1 hr 34 min
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Altitude change-4 ft
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Altitude min199 ft
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Altitude start209 ft
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Altitude end203 ft
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Climb2,744 ft
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Descent-2,748 ft
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Grade max-37.1%
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Grade min63.1%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,339 ft | |||||
| 4,173 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 774 ft | |||||
| 2,864 ft | |||||
| 308 ft | |||||
| 3,350 ft | |||||
| 2,073 ft | |||||
| 1,939 ft | |||||
| 1,237 ft | |||||
| 1,086 ft | |||||
| 1,949 ft | |||||
| 4,012 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,858 ft | |||||
| 184 ft | |||||
| 2,211 ft | |||||
| 3,547 ft | |||||
| 1,037 ft | |||||
| 486 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 489 ft | |||||
| 2,749 ft | |||||
| 1,745 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3,097 ft | |||||
| 2,149 ft | |||||
| 1,985 ft | |||||
| 269 ft | |||||
| 3,504 ft | |||||
| 909 ft | |||||
| 2,920 ft | |||||
| 3 miles |
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Scenic Ride At Patapsco Valley State Park
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#MTB #PatapscoStateParkTrails MTB at Patapsco state park
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