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Patapsco Valley State Park - Hilton
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Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River,
encompassing 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Recreational
opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain
bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park's
many popular pavilions.
With Patapsco's Trail Management Plan in hand, funding has begun to renovate the
trail system and upgrade signage and information systems. The park is nationally
known for its trail opportunities and scenery. Check out the Trail Management
Plan for the Avalon and McKeldin Sections.
In one of Maryland's first state parks (1907), the valley and its natural
resources have been enjoyed by the Native Americans, explorers, settlers and
present-day citizens. With its source in Frederick and Carroll counties, the
Patapsco serves the Port of Baltimore, and empties into the Chesapeake Bay.
The Avalon Visitor Center houses exhibits spanning over 300 years of history
along the Patapsco River. Housed in a 19th century stone dwelling in the Avalon
Area, the center includes a re-creation of a 1930's forest warden's office.
PETS ARE PROHIBITED in the Avalon, Orange Grove, Glen Artney, Hilton,
Hollofield, Pickall and McKeldin day-use areas, as well as the Hilton
campground. One camp loop for visitors with pets is available in the Hollofield
campground. Please help us maintain the sanitation of these areas by avoiding
trails that pass through them.
PETS ARE WELCOME throughout the remainder of the park, but they MUST BE LEASHED
at all times. For the safety of your pet, other visitors and the park's
wildlife, please comply with the park's requirement that all pets remain on a
leash. Thank you!
Patapsco Valley Trail Maintenance Days
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered on our trail maintenance days during
2006. It was a very successful season and much was accomplished to improve and
upgrade our trail system. The 2007 Trail Maintenance Day dates have not yet been
determined, but will be posted here in the spring. Please check back in
March/April 2007.
For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Larry Martin, at
410-465-3287 or by email at lmartin@dnr.state.md.us. |
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