Patapsco Valley State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park's more than 16,000 acres are home to eight recreational areas, more than 200 miles of picturesque trails, and other amenities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With their playgrounds and picnic sites, the Hilton, Pickall, and Avalon areas are great for families while the Daniels and Hollofield regions are excellent fishing locations. Travelers can also benefit from the McKeldin Area's multiuse routes, which are well-liked by horseback riders and mountain bikers, or climb the Cascades Falls Trail. The walk begins beside the swinging bridge in the Orange Grove Area and provides breathtaking views of numerous waterfalls.
The region is characterized by the Patapsco River and its valley, which flows through Central Maryland to the Chesapeake Bay. To learn more about the area, visit Patapsco Valley State Park, a sizable protected area that is one of the state's oldest and extends over 32 miles along 170 miles of trails. There are 8 recreation zones in the park. A children's playground and a vista of the valley can be found in the Hollofield area.
The primary visitor center is located in a 19th-century stone cottage that appears to have been taken straight out of a CS Lewis children's book and offers information on the area's history of settlement from Native Americans to the present.
Rankings:
- #9 in Best Places to Visit in Maryland
Location: Maryland
