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A loop up and back down the Ilchester ridge with a view from an overlook along the way.


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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Point to Point

328' 100 m

High

60' 18 m

Low

270' 82 m

Up

231' 70 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Description

Buzzards Rock Trail offers a scenic loop off the Grist Mill Trail, with stretches of varying difficulty. The southern ends of the trail have steeper slopes, rising up the ridge and crossing several streams. The middle of the trail to the north is much more mild with mostly flat paths that contain few obstacles. The highlight of the trail is the access to Ilchester Rocks, an overlook above the Patapsco along the westward climb of the trail. There are numerous reroutes and trail closures surrounding Buzzards Rock Trail, so it is important to make note before reaching intersections. This trail follows a yellow blaze.

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Patapsco Heritage Greenway

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Buzzards Rock Trail
Jan 13, 2021 near Ilchester, MD
Buzzards Rock Trail branching off Drugs Trail to the right with connection to Grist Mill Trail going forward.
Jun 19, 2019 near Ilchester, MD
Sheer rock face along Buzzards Climb.
Jun 19, 2019 near Ilchester, MD
View looking off Ilchester Rocks in Summer.
Jun 19, 2019 near Ilchester, MD

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