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Hike through Patapsco Valley State Park Ilchester Area

  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 915 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 354 ft
  • Elevation loss: 909 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 138 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 12 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.6 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 36 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 915 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 354 ft
  • Elevation loss: 909 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 138 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 12 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 6.6 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 36 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

About this trail

Name: Hike through Patapsco Valley State Park Ilchester Area trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: St. Mary's Access Road, Ilchester, Howard County, Maryland, 21052, United States (39.25008 -76.76743)

End: 4427, Bonnie Branch Road, Ilchester, Howard County, Maryland, 21043, United States (39.25007 -76.76790)

Coordinates: 39.24999 -76.79184 39.26283 -76.76554

Topography: Howard County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

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🧥Men's Rain Shells - Premium waterproof and breathable jackets for mountain weather
🌐World Map Poster - Decorative world maps with topographic info
🪶Camping Sleeping Pad - Comfortable sleeping pad for backpacking
🏫Relief Map Kits - Hands-on tools for teaching landforms and elevation

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