Patapsco Valley State Park · MD
Pond Loop
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 82°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.17 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2950, -76.7926 — MD.
Park
Part of Patapsco Valley State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Pond Loop?
Pond Loop is a 0.17-mile route with 9 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Pond Loop?
Pond Loop is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Pond Loop, and where do closure alerts come from?
Pond Loop is in Patapsco Valley State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.