Patapsco Valley State Park Traverse (MD)

Howard County, Maryland, United States

30.9 miles (49.8 km) · 3,147 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Patapsco Valley State Park Traverse (MD) is a 30.9 mile route in Howard County, Maryland, United States. The course features 3,147 feet of elevation gain and 3,461 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 1.5 miles, gaining 165 feet. The course averages 107 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 6.2 out of 10, placing it in the 46.44th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Maryland's mountain terrain.