more stats
418 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:57
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
36 ft
Altitude min
60 ft
Altitude max
57 ft
Altitude start
60 ft
Altitude end
0.804%
Grade
-21.256%
Grade max
17.22%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
132 ft
Distance down
99 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

Swinging Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Baltimore, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Swinging bridge gets you to other side of the river

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,046 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swinging Bridge located?
      Swinging Bridge is located in Patapsco Valley State Park, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Patapsco Valley State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24155, -76.74913.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swinging Bridge?
      Swinging Bridge has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 36 ft to 60 ft.
      ▼ Is Swinging Bridge a point to point trail?
      Swinging Bridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Swinging Bridge?
      Swinging Bridge is 418 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swinging Bridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Swinging Bridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Swinging Bridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swinging Bridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Swinging Bridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Swinging Bridge. The trail is 418 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swinging Bridge?
      Swinging Bridge is a very popular trail. There have been 6,900 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,371 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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