Mckeldin area figure 8 - Member Hike

Hike Name: Mckeldin area figure 8
Country: United States
State: Maryland
Nearby Town: marriotsville
Rating: 3 stars
Directions: start at Patapsco park Mckeldin area. Park at the end of the loop closest to the basketball courts. Hike the plantation trail using the first right to start the loop. continue onto the switchback trail until it runs into the rapids trail. hike the rapids trail till it gets to Mckeldin rapids. return on the switchback trail to the other side of the plantation trail loop. return ion the plantation trail
Total Hike Distance: 4.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts: mckeldin parking lot
Hike Ends: mckeldin parking lot
Trails Used: plantation, switchback and rapids trails
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: Patapsco Valley State Park - McKeldin Area
11676 Marriottsville Road
Marriottsville MD 21104
GPS 39.35982 76.89112
Best Season: Spring, Fall
Users: Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: Very nice park with a scenic stream hike. restroom facilities available at the beginning end and at the midpoints of the hike. The trail can get very muddy during periods of rain.

Hiker:

husky_hiker

500 points


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