Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

02:08

35.2km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.7 km for 162 m

After 19.7 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.44 km

Bollman Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The iron Bollman Truss Bridge was installed in 1887 and crosses the Little Patuxent River. The bridge shows how iron bridges in the 1800s were built and nowadays is a National Historic Landmark.

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5.23 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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5.80 km

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Highlight • Lake

7.67 km

Bridge along the Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight • Bridge

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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10.0 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

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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10.5 km

Lake Elkhorn

Highlight • Lake

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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16.1 km

Jackson Pond

Lake

25.1 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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35.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types