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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Columbia

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Columbia

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(1085)

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Columbia

01:02

15.2km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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845 m

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.

Tip by

2.61 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.

Tip by

3.11 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

5.47 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.

Tip by

7.34 km

Quarry Pit (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

7.35 km

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Highlight • Lake

7.91 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.

Tip by

8.98 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.

Tip by

15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.81 km

406 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

4.26 km

3.85 km

550 m

Elevation

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Lake Elkhorn – Little Patuxent River loop from Columbia

Lake Elkhorn loop trail

Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn

Bridge along the Patuxent Branch Trail

Quarry Pit (historic)

Quarry Pond by the Little Patuxent River

Little Patuxent River

Patuxent Branch Trail

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