more stats
2,749 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:05:05
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
234 ft
Altitude min
306 ft
Altitude max
284 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
1,214 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:05:05
Avg time

Log Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118763 in Trail Running
    • #118752 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #443 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #699 in Trail Running
    • #818 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

I'm guessing it's called log because there are a bunch of downed logs that you have to jump over. Would be a green if it weren't for said logs. See comments for my opinion on this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 282 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,081 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Jul 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.32 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to log trailhead (39.218030, -76.751180)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Gratefushane
      One of my favorite trails since recently discovering it. Some logs may be high enough to hit the chainring on the way over but it’s wood. So far no harm done.
      An enjoyable technical challenge in my opinion.
      lyophilization
      Why would you leave all these log across the trail? I'm all for some extra gnar on an otherwise real easy trail, but many were too high to make without smashing your chain. When it turns from an obstacle to a potential bike breaker, it's time to cut it. I'd rather have an easier trail where I'm not smashing my chain every twenty feet.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Log located?
      Log 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 39.21803, -76.75118.
      ▼ How hard is Log?
      Log is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Log?
      Log has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 234 ft to 306 ft.
      ▼ How long is Log?
      Log is 2,749 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Log?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Log. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Log? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Log are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Log?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Log. The trail is 2,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Log?
      Log is a very popular trail. There have been 7,840 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,914 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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