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Contact: 410-461-5005
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Baltimore and Howard Counties
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: 9 a.m. to Sunset
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Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park’s many popular pavilions.
Photo by Rob Dyke The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery. We have over 200 miles of trails, with 70 of those miles identified as maintained trails. There are hiker-only trails and multi-use trails accessible from many areas of Patapsco.
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Grist Mill Trail
Updated information February 6, 2023
Closure will start Monday October 17th 2022
The Grist Mill Trail will be closed after Labor Day Weekend to permanently repair the footbridges. The trail will be closed for approximately 12 months. The Grist Mill Trail from the Patterson Viaduct footbridge off of Ilchester Rd will remain open to the Buzzards Rock trail connection. Please respect the closure as it will be unsafe to walk, bike or horse ride in the construction area due to heavy equipment use and no stream crossings. The Swinging Bridge will be open for foot traffic but not to access the Grist Mill Trail. Plan ahead, for more information click here.
Hilton Area Closures
Updated information March 9, 2023
The Hilton Area of Patapsco Valley State Park will be closed weekdays to vehicular traffic from April 3rd to April 12th, weather permitting. Foot traffic may be be limited in some areas. Paving and roadside work will be taking place. Plan accordingly, there is very little legal street parking on Hilton Ave. Alternatives are the Hollofield Area 8020 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21043 and the Avalon Area 5120 South Street Halethorpe, MD 21227.
Notice:
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering approximately 3 year ~259.22 acres of cropland in Howard County for hay farming purposes only beginning April 1, 2023. Prospective bidders may contact Patapsco Valley State Park, 410- 461-5005 for questions and further information. Bids are due no later than 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 24th, 2023. Minority Businesses are encouraged to participate. See below for bid packet and information.
Lease Bid Proposal
Cropland Lease Agreement
Sorenson Map
