Hiking Along the Patapsco ; Mckeldin Area Trail Passes Rapids, Wildlife, Bursts of Seasonal Color
The Washington Times › February 13, 2006
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Patapsco Valley State Park, one of Maryland's oldest state parks, stretches for more than 32 miles along the slow-moving Patapsco River. The park was established in 1907.
The park has five developed recreational areas. Because they are located from Sykesville in the west to Ellicott City in the east, it would be quite a challenge to hike all these areas in a single day.See the full content of this document
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Hiking Along the Patapsco ; Mckeldin Area Trail Passes Rapids, Wildlife, Bursts of Seasonal Color
One of the best hikes is in the McKeldin day-use area, located in the middle of the 14,500-acre park: A hike on the Switchback Trail goes four to five miles, depending on how many side and attached trails the hiker chooses to explore.
As you enter the park, stop at the contact station and pay a...See the full content of this document
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