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2,163 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:16
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
272 ft
Altitude min
322 ft
Altitude max
290 ft
Altitude start
298 ft
Altitude end
0.358%
Grade
-11.431%
Grade max
9.572%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
921 ft
Distance down
00:04:16
Avg time

Charcoal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340139 in Trail Running
    • #151148 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #671 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,737 in Trail Running
    • #1,146 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Charcoal is a 2,163 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellicott City Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 60 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 121 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Charcoal located?
      Charcoal is located in Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Patapsco Valley State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24966, -76.74913.
      ▼ How hard is Charcoal?
      Charcoal is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.358%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Charcoal?
      Charcoal has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 272 ft to 322 ft.
      ▼ Is Charcoal a point to point trail?
      Charcoal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Charcoal?
      Charcoal is 2,163 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Charcoal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Charcoal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Charcoal?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Charcoal are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Charcoal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Charcoal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Charcoal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Charcoal. The trail is 2,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Charcoal?
      Charcoal is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 590 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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