Daniels Road

Patapsco Valley State Park

Daniels Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Amenities: No facilities. Small personal watercraft launch area above dam. One small paved parking lot;  additional gravel parking areas.

Handicapped Access: Parking is on asphalt or gravel. The mostly gravel road/trail along the river upstream is level. Other trails are dirt with moderate to steep slopes.

Special Attractions: Large variety of warblers in spring, summer, and fall. The historic dam, fish ladder, and historic church add interest.

Size: Daniels Road provides access to a portion of the 14,000-acre Patapsco Valley State Park, (PVSP), which runs 32 miles along the Patapsco River.

Habitat: Floodplain and upland deciduous woods, forested stream valley, open areas.

Trails/Paths: Access point for several miles of trails along the river and in upland forest.

Compiler: Scott Berglund