Name: Switchplate Trail - Rocky Loop
Rating: 4.0

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This short segment connects to/from the primary Switchplate Trail and features some short but highly technical rocky sections that will surely test your nerve. The short tech sections will not surprise you and are easily hike-a-bike-able.

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Land Manager: Maryland Dept Natural Resources

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4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Woodstock Daniels Area

#14495

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#4

in Woodstock Daniels Area

#195

in Maryland

#14,495

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View from boat launch of Daniels Area during the spring bloom.

May 29, 2019 near Ellicot…, MD

View of Daniels Cave from across the stream.

Jul 23, 2019 near Ellicot…, MD

Rocky climb along the southern cutback of the Switchplate Trail rocky loop.

Jul 23, 2019 near Ellicot…, MD

Minor rock scramble along the top of the ridge on the Switchplate rocky loop trail.

Jul 23, 2019 near Ellicot…, MD

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Switchplate Trail - Rocky Loop

“Highly technical trail features rocks and river overlook. ”

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469' 143 m

302' 92 m

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167' 51 m

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