Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

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Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

Moderate

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(1683)

18,904

riders

Little Patuxent River – Lake Elkhorn loop from Savage

02:09

32.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 162 m

After 15.8 km for 162 m

After 21.4 km for 270 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.51 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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2.86 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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3.82 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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4.39 km

Quarry Pit (historic)

Highlight • Historical Site

8.46 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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8.96 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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12.0 km

Sewells Orchard Park

Highlight • Trail

This park features a large common area with playgrounds and miles of trails for hiking, running, or biking. One main attraction is Sewells Orchard Pond, where you're likely to encounter …

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15.5 km

Jackson Pond

Lake

23.9 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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32.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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