BWI to Ellicott City, Round Trip

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54723088
29 miles trail, road/street. Toilets beginning, middle, and end. Lunch at Tiber Park, Ellicott City, at 14 miles.

Do you like airplanes? Do you like quaint little towns? How about a state park and a couple of cable bridges? Then this is your ride.

We'll start at the Thomas A Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation area at The Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and ride a portion of the airport loop before making our way toward Patapsco State Park and Ellicott City.

After a bit on the road, we will swing through Patapsco state park, and then stop at Tiber Park along Main Street in Ellicott City. Have a picnic lunch there. Or feel free to explore the shops and restaurants of this picture-perfect Maryland small town. When you are ready, turn around and come back the way we came. Stop and watch some takeoffs and landings at the BWI observation area before you drive home.

The ride is a mix of trail and street/road riding. Shoulders are generally wide and the roads are pretty calm. We'll cross two cable bridges; one in Patapsco State Park and another as we approach Ellicott City.

About Ellicott City
Nestled between the cultural and historical powerhouses of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Ellicott City was once a major mill town and vital stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first major railroad in the country.
Now, explore historic Main Street, where classic 18th and 19th-century architecture is paired with modern boutiques and cafes. Visit the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum or wander the picturesque streets and have a bite to eat. https://www.visithowardcounty.com/ellicott-city/

About Patapsco State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 ​miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres and eight developed recreational areas. Founded in 1907 as the Patapsco Forest Reserve, Patapsco Valley State Park is Maryland’s oldest state park. It is the site of some of Maryland’s earliest mills and factories, America’s first common-carrier railroad and the world’s first underwater hydroelectric plant.
Catastrophic floods have damaged or destroyed many of the valley’s historic structures and sites. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for historic structures, sites and ruins.
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/patapsco.aspx

Bring plenty of water and snacks or lunch. Don’t forget your bike lock if you plan to stop in Ellicott City or along the way! The group stops a few times (certainly before tricky turns) for slower riders to catch up.

Please charge your battery, pump your tires, and check your brakes. The ride is on paved trail and asphalt roads, but there are a few hilly segments. As usual, analog bike riders are most welcome.

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