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699 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
329 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
328 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

I think the name says it all its a connector to go see that rapids

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 90 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback Rapids Connector located?
      Switchback Rapids Connector 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 39.35374, -76.88725.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback Rapids Connector?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 329 ft to 331 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback Rapids Connector a point to point trail?
      Switchback Rapids Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Switchback Rapids Connector?
      Switchback Rapids Connector is 699 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback Rapids Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback Rapids Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchback Rapids Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback Rapids Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback Rapids Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Switchback Rapids Connector. The trail is 699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback Rapids Connector?
      Switchback Rapids Connector is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 490 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 633 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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