Buzzard Rock Trail Patapsco

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Maryland · baltimore County

Buzzard Rock Trail Patapsco

Patapsco Valley hike to rocky overlooks above the river corridor.

Rating

Length

2.8 mi

Difficulty

5

County

baltimore

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About This Trail

A steep 2.1-mile ridge trail in Patapsco Valley State Park with scenic overlooks above the railroad tracks and river corridor. Best views come during late fall and winter when the leaf canopy opens, revealing the Patapsco Valley below.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.2415314, -76.7490999

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Getting There

From Ellicott City, take the Patapsco Valley State Park entrance at 8020 Baltimore National Pike. Drive to the Orange Grove parking area. The Buzzard Rock Trail follows a yellow blaze from the Grist Mill Trail.

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Patapsco valley route to waterfalls and stream crossings.

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Historic riverside walk near Patapsco's popular Avalon area.

Vineyard Spring Trail Patapsco

Creekside trail with shaded forest and gentle elevation changes.

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