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Howard County

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Maryland
Howard County

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center

Moderate

4.8

(4721)

9,825

riders

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center

01:52

35.4km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 53 m

After 15.8 km for 162 m

After 19.8 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.32 km

Little Patuxent River

Highlight • River

The Little Patuxent River is a 45-mile river that begins in Howard County and flows south to meet the Middle Patuxent River in Savage and then eventually meets the Patuxent River near Crofton.

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2

5.88 km

3

7.76 km

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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4

10.1 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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5

10.6 km

Lake Elkhorn

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Lake Elkhorn is a 37-acre reservoir and is Columbia, Maryland's largest lake. There is a paved two-mile path around the lake that was built in 1982.

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16.2 km

Jackson Pond

Lake

7

25.2 km

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lake Elkhorn loop trail is a paved trail that circles the lake with the same name. It is an easy trail and traffic free, so it is a great place for a recovery ride.

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B

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

8.12 km

2.13 km

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

4.84 km

2.12 km

482 m

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Sunday 24 May

19°C

11°C

78 %

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