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North Branch Patapsco River Loop via Switchback Trail

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4.8 mi
Distance
2 hrs 44 min
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236 ft
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This is a easy loop trail to North Branch Patapsco River in Patapsco Valley State Park McKeldin Area.

This trail goes by Liberty Dam Overlook, Patapsco River, and McKeldin Falls.

This is an alternate route for Patapsco-McKeldin Loop.


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