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Howard County
Columbia

Lake Elkhorn Loop Trail – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

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United States
Maryland
Howard County
Columbia

Lake Elkhorn Loop Trail – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

Moderate

3.5

(23)

26

hikers

Lake Elkhorn Loop Trail – Lake Elkhorn loop from Lake Elkhorn

02:42

10.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.93 km

Bridge along the Patuxent Branch Trail

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Nice pedestrian bridge over the Little Patuxent River. It is popular with cyclists and walkers, so make sure you look out for other trail users.

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2

3.92 km

Lake Elkhorn Loop Trail

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This is a stroller-friendly pavement-and-boardwalk trail around a pretty urban lake. You might even see wildlife here: Reported sightings include beavers, deer, and waterbirds.

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3

6.46 km

Lake Elkhorn

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Lake Elkhorn is the third-largest lake in the county. It is surrounded by woodland and has several paved trails that run along the perimeter of the water.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

2.50 km

285 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.64 km

2.35 km

324 m

296 m

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