Savage Park – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

Savage Park – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

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Savage Park – Little Patuxent River loop from Savage

04:31

92.9km

840m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.19 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.60 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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5.22 km

Little Patuxent River

Lake

5.69 km

Savage Park

Highlight • Trail

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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9.01 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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11.4 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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29.7 km

River Hill

Highlight • Summit

Watch out for cars speeding behind you on curved roads.

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76.3 km

Simpsonville Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Simpsonville Mill is a historical pre-colonial mill complex in the form of stone ruins which are located under the Cedar lane bridge that goes over the Middle Patuxent River. …

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