Over 155 species of birds have been reported on eBird from the Henryton area of Patapsco Valley State Park. In just 0.8 miles, turn right to go east on MD Route 99/Old Frederick Road.

Patapsco Valley State Park is huge, extending along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, spanning four counties, and encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas.

You’ll see relics of the past half-hidden in the brush alongside trails, making hiking in Avalon a real learning experience. Possibilities include field birds such as Eastern Meadowlark, Worm-eating Warblers along the slopes on the left, and Louisiana Waterthrushes in the stream valley to the right. ​Help keep the trails maintained by not using them while they’re wet.

Baltimore, MD 21209. Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area in Ellicott City, Maryland: 25 reviews, 0 photos, & 6 tips from fellow RVers. The park caters to hikers with a number of hiking-only trails, although they offer multi-use trails for bikers and others. Die Schiene führt nach Daniels, wo sich eine aktive Produktionsfirma befindet. Die Kirche hat einen kleinen Friedhof direkt daneben. Swimming is also allowed, and there’s a single trail in this area of the park that meanders up the river. If you wish to explore the Henryton trails in more depth, we recommend either printing DNR’s geo-locator-enabled PDF trail map “Patapsco Valley State Park – McKeldin North Area” from http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/patapsco_mckeldinnorthmap.pdf, or, better yet, download the DNR trail map to an app on your smart phone and use it to follow the trails in real time as you hike. Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Parken an diesem Ausgangspunkt begrenzt ist. In a nod to its history, this area has a replica swinging bridge — one of two in the park — that connects Orange Grove visitors to the Grist Mill hiking trail. This park has something for everyone — hikers, mountain bikers, disc golfers, anglers, hunters, swimmers, horseback riders, and more. ◾ Wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots for muddy and slippery trails. The Hilton area is located within walking distance of nearby Catonsville. On the south side of the river (the Howard County side), a network of trails is accessed from a parking area at the end of Henryton Road, which runs north from Old Frederick Road/MD Route 99 and then dead ends almost at the river, at a point where a long-gone bridge once crossed. Most birders will stay on the middle trail (trail 2) which leads along the slope above the river, giving mid-level views into the floodplain trees and down to the river. From the parking area at the end of Henryton Road, trails lead both west (upstream) and east (downstream), as well as a short section of old road leading to the river. Henryton is one of the park’s most popular and productive areas for birding and comprises roughly 1,000 acres – a lot of territory to explore. On Route 32 (the latter part of which is named Sykesville Road), you will cross under I-70, then in just 0.8 miles, turn right to go east on MD Route 99/Old Frederick Road. Drive 1.3 miles and make a left to go north on Henryton Road, just past Sandhill Road on the right. And the park service wants you to enjoy every inch of the park. Beginnen Sie Ihre Wanderung vom großen Parkplatz mit Picknickunterkünften und Toiletten. Kurz nach dem Ende des Weges befindet sich eine Zugbrücke über den Patapsco und den Daniel's Dam. For hikers that want a bit of natural drama on their trails, McKeldin gives hikers access to the river, where the Main and South Branches of the Patapsco River merge into raging rapids.

Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g.

This higher vantage point gives mid-level views into the trees and across the river. Shortly from that path, a third trail branches to the right upslope (marked “3” on the trail map at link at left), leading in 0.3 miles to a meadow where field birds such as Wild Turkey are possible. I swear it reminds me of being lost in time. Patapsco Female Institute is situated 2 miles southwest of Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area … Patapsco Valley State Park is huge, extending along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, spanning four counties, and encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. 40 reviews of Patapsco State Park - Avalon Area "This particular part of the massive 16,000 plus acres of forest known as Patapsco State Park is by far my favorite. At Glen Artney, you’ll find an extensive picnicking area with playgrounds, shelters, and quick access to some of the most popular trails. Be aware that the trail beginning to the right of the abutment at the parking lot (marked “1” on the trail map at link at left) runs very close to the river and contains a challenging section with steep, often slippery footing. Also see the Howard County Bird Club’s online “Birding Howard County” section on the Henryton area , which contains detailed trail routes and a large-scale map. Bitte stören Sie die Steine nicht, da dies ein staatlich geschütztes Eigentum ist und sich innerhalb der Grenze des State Parks befindet. Beachten Sie jedoch, dass Sie möglicherweise mit einer Geldstrafe belegt oder abgeschleppt werden, wenn der Parkplatz voll ist und Sie auf der Straße parken. ◾ Be prepared for ticks. After a hike, you can play disc golf on the 18-hole course or reserve a shelter for an after-hike picnic.