Little Patuxent River – Savage Park loop from North Laurel

Little Patuxent River – Savage Park loop from North Laurel

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Little Patuxent River – Savage Park loop from North Laurel

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25.8km

200m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.3 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.65 km

Bollman Truss Bridge

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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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7.72 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

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The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use, paved 10.4-mile trail that follows the Little Patuxent River.

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8.92 km

Little Patuxent River

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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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9.49 km

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

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11.4 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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14.9 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

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The Patuxent Branch Trail is a multi-use paved path of 10.4 miles, that follows the Little Patuxent River, running all the way from Savage Park in the south to Lake …

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19.9 km

Savage Park

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Savage Park offers 2.8 miles of interconnecting trails, beautiful views of the Little Patuxent River, and a connection to the Patuxent Branch Trail, which leads all the way to Lake Elkhorn.

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