Mckeldin area figure 8 - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Mckeldin area figure 8 |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Maryland |
| Nearby Town: | marriotsville |
| Rating: |  |
| 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. |
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