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2.5 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:11:07
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
43 ft
Altitude min
101 ft
Altitude max
94 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
2,927 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,849 ft
Distance flat
00:11:07
Avg time
Grist Mill Path Details
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Activities
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPatapsco Valley State Park
Ellicott City, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Grist Mill Path is a 3 mile moderately popular paved path trail located near Ellicott City Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 22 ft green climb. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 125 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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(39.249510, -76.764910)
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Nearby Trails
- Gray's Mill 1 mile
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Where is Grist Mill Path located?
Grist Mill Path is located in Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Patapsco Valley State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24951, -76.76491.
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What is the elevation gain for Grist Mill Path?
Grist Mill Path has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 43 ft to 101 ft.
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Is Grist Mill Path a point to point trail?
Grist Mill Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Grist Mill Path?
Grist Mill Path is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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