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Map Key

1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

96%

Runnable

343' 105 m

High

69' 21 m

Low

274' 84 m

Up

29' 9 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Description

The Cascade Falls Trail leads up and away from the Patapsco out of the Orange Grove parking area. The trail follows a small tributary with several stream crossings along the way, including the cascade falls that it gets it's name from. There are several waterfalls ranging from several to ten feet in height with various pools of water around them. While these make for a nice place to stop and wade through or swim, the trail is gradually uphill the entire length, and there can be some obstacles as you make the ascent. The trail ends at an external parking area along Landing Road, allowing for one way trips or opposite direction hikes as needed. There are several trails branching off from either end that make for excellent extensions if you are looking for a longer hike.

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Trail Run Project Staff with improvements by Patapsco Heritage Greenway

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 10 votes

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  4.5 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#21

in Maryland

#1,939

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Cascade Falls Trail, Patapsco Valley State Park, Elkridge, Maryland (USA)
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD
Cascade Falls Trail, Patapsco Valley State Park, Elkridge, Maryland (USA)
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD
Cascade Falls, Patapsco Valley State Park
Sep 14, 2019 near Ilchester, MD
Cascade Falls Trail, Patapsco Valley State Park, Elkridge, Maryland (USA) - April 2017
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD
The Swinging Bridge greets riders as they pass over the Patapsco River
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD
Cascade Falls, Patapsco Valley State Park, Elkridge, Maryland (USA) - April 2017
Apr 7, 2020 near Ilchester, MD

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