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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Laurel Race Track

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Laurel Race Track

Moderate

4.9

(9374)

9,375

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Laurel Race Track

02:36

39.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.05 km for 60 m

After 18.5 km for 162 m

After 19.7 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 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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5.08 km

Little Patuxent River

Lake

7.20 km

Patuxent Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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8.50 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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9.07 km

Quarry Pit (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

11.9 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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19.4 km

Jackson Pond

Highlight • Lake

This serene little pond is tucked out of the way but is well worth a side trip, especially if you have kids. There's a playground, a picnic area and a …

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25.8 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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26.3 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.

Tip by

39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

7.33 km

6.52 km

2.86 km

2.60 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

4.48 km

4.13 km

1.90 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 13 August

31°C

22°C

14 %

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Laurel Race Track

Bollman Truss Bridge

Patuxent Branch Trail

Little Patuxent River

Quarry Pit (historic)

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Jackson Pond

Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn

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