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St. Mary’s College and Chapel Ruins Loop in Patapsco Valley State Park Ilchester Area

The St. Mary’s College and Chapel Ruins Loop offers hikers a unique blend of nature and history, showcasing the remnants of a once-grand seminary that dates back to the late 19th century. As you walk along the trail, you’ll encounter intriguing ruins, including stone remnants and a striking metal cross, all set against a backdrop of lush forest, which adds a sense of mystery and evokes the area's storied past. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 269 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 381 ft
  • Elevation loss: 262 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 167 ft
  • Moving time: 59 m 58 s
  • Moving speed: 2.1 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 50 m
  • Global speed: 1.1 mph

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Name: St. Mary’s College and Chapel Ruins Loop in Patapsco Valley State Park Ilchester Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: St. Mary's Access Road, Ilchester, Howard County, Maryland, 21043, United States (39.25009 -76.76779)

End: 4428, Bonnie Branch Road, Ilchester, Howard County, Maryland, 21043, United States (39.25007 -76.76798)

Coordinates: 39.24870 -76.77602 39.25177 -76.76548

Topography: Howard County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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⛑️Personal Locator Beacon - Safety beacon for emergencies
🪶Camping Sleeping Pad - Comfortable sleeping pad for backpacking
🎒Waterproof Dry Bags - Keep your electronics and maps dry inside your pack
🔭Compact Binoculars - HD vision for scouting terrain and identifying distant landmarks

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