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2,822 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
00:06:20
Avg time
158 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
384 ft
Altitude max
226 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
2,421 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

Festivus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108449 in Trail Running
    • #119697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Festivus is a 2,822 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellicott City Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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        Directions to festivus trailhead (39.304300, -76.792640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Festivus

        Where is Festivus located?
        Festivus 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 39.3043, -76.79264.
        How hard is Festivus?
        Festivus is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Festivus?
        Festivus has 158 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 384 ft.
        How long is Festivus?
        Festivus is 2,822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Festivus?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Festivus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Festivus?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Festivus are:
        • October (18 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        • May (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Festivus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Festivus are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Festivus?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Festivus. The trail is 2,822 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Festivus?
        Festivus is a moderately popular trail. There have been 826 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 874 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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