It's not the construction equipment that gets in the way, it's the huge stretches of mud. This is the kind of mud that will take your sneakers right off. I recommend either starting at Elkhorn Lake and turning around when you reach the old railroad bridge, or start at Savage Park but instead of crossing Vollmerhausen Rd, keep going up the hill and hike some of the Wincopin Trails. Since they parked big heavy machinery across the trail, they probably don't want people hiking it. I wish they had been a little more informative at the trailhead at Savage Park.
I had my wife drop me off at Savage Park so, when I reached the construction, I was out of luck. I couldn't go back as I had no ride, so I kept on going. If there had been a more detailed warning at the trailhead, I wouldn't have attempted it. As it was, the warning sign was very vague and did not indicate clearly at least to me that the trail was unpassable.
I can't wait for them to finish the construction, though. The sections where I wasn't worried about being sucked down into the mud were quite beautiful. I have ridden this trail many times, since I can bike from my front door via Columbia pathways and pick up the trail at Lake Elkhorn. Only a portion of the trail could have followed the original railbed; most of it is too twisty, with many sudden, short but sometimes steep hills.
The trail is rather narrow with lots of overgrowth along its edges and has many blind curves, so bikers need to be alert for walkers, runners, dog walkers and baby strollers and well as other bikers.
The stretch from Vollmerhausen Road to Savage Park is indeed a roller coaster; a much better route would have been to continue down the riverbank to link up with the Savage Mill Trail instead of taking the sidewalk up Vollmerhausen and then making a very sharp right onto the next section of trail, but there is a private inholding blocking the way.
It also would have been better for bicycling if the section from the railroad bridge to Vollmerhausen had been paved instead of gravel and mud, but someone at Howard County Recreation and Parks told me it was left unpaved to please equestrians none of whom I've ever seen use the trail. Despite these shortcomings, the Patuxent Branch Trail offers a peaceful ride throught the woods and along the Little Patuxent River actually a creek in the midst of suburbia.
I've seen lots of deer and other wildlife, including a black rat snake and, most recently, black squirrels. It's just not a good bicycling trail for children, inexperienced bicyclists, those doing speed trials, or those without low gears.
Ron Meservey. No fewer than 10 wooden bridges and boardwalks support your journey through beautiful native forest land. It is easy to imagine earlier generations loving the abundance and tranquility of this river valley as the world rushes above you at speeds in excess of posted limits!
If you need a flat, paved trail, this is not the path you want. Beginning at Lake Elkhorn, the trail is paved but hilly as it winds over streams and wetlands, through the woods, and under major highways.
When you reach the portion that is a rail bed the path is no longer paved. Nearing Savage Park the trail is again paved but impossibly hilly for young children on bikes or scooters. We passed a few in tears. Better to make a hike of this trail if you are taking it with little ones. Log in Register. Search trails Close. Register Now. Patuxent Branch Trail Facts. States: Maryland. Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone. Quick Links:. Submit Photo. Submit Review. Nature still has glories to offer, even in late fall!
Sunlight and shadows in a glorious spectacle! A peaceful trail far from the Interstate above. View Classic Gallery Submit Photo. August kathyj. Help Locating Missing Person September bdyslm. Good for a run May pastorchad. Great hike June blspiker0. September wallicktn. Carefull, trail is busy on the weekends August tomlikeslife. August tomlikeslife. Beautiful river side ride October lisa Great Place to Walk Around November jenniebee.
A cyclist's favorite December hummingbird Nice Ride October coughlin. Patuxent Branch Trail August ssiesser. Trail is Open June ricky. A trail for fairly skilled bike riders May rtmeserv.
Delightful May Anonymous. Register for FREE. Help us to connect you with more trails! August 17, Paddle sports. Jamie Rivenburg. August 5, Molly Miller. August 4, Julita Lett. July 23, Awesome views! Great walk! Christopher Davenport. July 22, Brian Hallen. July 12, Great walk around the lake. Jim Chapuran. May 31, Claudia Salomon. May 20, Walking Great! Great day for a walk.. Jules Perkovic. May 18, Too busy for my liking, paved, pretty views.
Jai Cee. May 9, Running Great! Maria Lawson. Nicole Smith. April 27, Awesome 2 mile trail very pretty. Eva RIvic. April 24, Kimi Taylor. April 13, Easy loop. Heavy traffic. Sonali Gupta. March 28, Kylie Faye. March 22, Sarah Topping. March 14, Beautiful trail! Busy but clean and nice on a sunny day. Will walk again. Joyce Duffy-Bilanow. February 17, Linda Mattes. January 21, Kim McGreevy. January 12, Crowded but nice. Paul L. January 9, Lots of people, nice trail.
Fair masking. Kevin Kaiss. December 28, William Torruellas. December 22, Easy trail in 40mn, all paved. Lake is nice. Kurt Lobdell. November 28, Each photo and review that you add on The Outbound earns you points towards rewards, free gear, and access to exclusive discounts. Learn More. Added by The Outbound Collective. Beautiful lake setting perfect for a peaceful walk, enhanced by wildlife and wildflowers.
To get started on the Lake Elkhorn Trail, park in the lot to access the trail see map. This is an ideal trail to walk with kids, or to do by yourself! Dogs are welcome too. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. Beautiful to walk around the lake. Paved path, fishing spots and a playground, it has something for everyone! Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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