This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,985 ft
Distance
-253 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
70 ft
Altitude min
323 ft
Altitude max
323 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
1,985 ft
Distance down
00:05:30
Avg time

Rootball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Due to sustainability issues this trail was closed when Garrett's Pass was put in. This trail is closed now.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to rootball trailhead (39.239790, -76.755370)

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        Aug 27, 2016 @ 7:56pm
        Aug 27, 2016

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        Weekender at Patapsco
        0:35 | 137 | Apr 14, 2018 , Ellicott City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rootball

        ▼ Where is Rootball located?
        Rootball 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 39.23979, -76.75537.
        ▼ How hard is Rootball?
        Rootball is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rootball?
        The trail has 77 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 21 m to 98 m.
        ▼ Is Rootball a point to point trail?
        Rootball is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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