Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then and downstream. There are some spots where the trail is rocky, narrow or hilly, so poles are recommended.

Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.

Walk in historic Oella, along the Patapsco River and surrounding hills. The hike follows the roadway through much of this historic mill town, with a short stretch along the mill race paralleling the Patapsco River, later turning onto the Trolley Trail to reach Banneker Park, then back to the riverfront. Some elevation change and parts […]

Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.

Hike hilly, wooded trails through Oregon Ridge Park. There are several stream crossings and poles are strongly recommended.  

Hike downstream along both sides of the Big Gunpowder, from Masemore Rd to York Road and back upstream. Hike is a mix of flat areas along the river, with steep hills in two sections.

Walk in historic Oella, along the Patapsco River and surrounding hills. The hike follows the roadway through much of this historic mill town, with a short stretch along the mill race paralleling the Patapsco River, later turning onto the Trolley Trail to reach Banneker Park, then back to the riverfront. Some elevation change and parts […]

Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.

This is a 4.2 mile loop trail in Oregon Ridge Park, beginning on the Logger's Trail through the woods and crossing over the ridgeline. The route leads down to Baisman Run on the south side, returning past the Old Ski Hill and Oregon Ridge Lake to the parking area.