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1.3 miles
Distance
397 ft
Climb
-189 ft
Descent
00:15:20
Avg time
210 ft
Altitude change
73 ft
Altitude min
282 ft
Altitude max
73 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
4,895 ft
Distance climb
1,644 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:15:20
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Soapstone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Patapsco Valley State Park
    Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135992 in Trail Running
    • #120382 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Good downhill if starting from Rolling Road. Couple of small water crossings, but mostly smooth. When you get to the bottom, cross the road by the pavilion/bathroom area and continue up the trail. A short but steep climb that peaks and then sends you back down for a quick burst.
If you're parked up on Rolling Road or in the park and ride, the climb back up can be a good leg burner at the end of your ride.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 19, 2022 @ 10:50am
Mar 19, 2022
Aug 15, 2021 @ 6:23pm
Aug 15, 2021
 The dirt is great. Some trees down. The trail has been re-routed to avoid private property. The trail now runs on the opposite side of the creek
Jan 19, 2021 @ 4:21pm
Jan 19, 2021
 Mud is getting better. A few bad spots mostly near top.
Nov 4, 2018 @ 7:22am
Nov 4, 2018
Jul 31, 2018 @ 4:27pm
Jul 31, 2018
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on Mar 19, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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        Directions to soapstone trailhead (39.232360, -76.727830)

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        Soapstone Trail (far southern descent)...
        0:25 | 298 | Apr 5, 2024 , Ellicott City
        Patapsco State Park Upper Soapstone DH
        5:29 | 415 | Apr 4, 2022 , Ellicott City
        Mountain Biking in Patapsco (Soap Stone) Maryland
        14:08 | 621 | Oct 21, 2020 , Ellicott City
        Patapsco Lower Soapstone Trail MTB ride
        0:08 | 503 | Mar 22, 2019 , Ellicott City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Soapstone

        ▼ Where is Soapstone located?
        Soapstone 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 39.23236, -76.72783.
        ▼ How hard is Soapstone?
        Soapstone is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Soapstone?
        Soapstone has 397 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 ft to 282 ft.
        ▼ Is Soapstone a point to point trail?
        Soapstone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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