Recreation
The Patapsco Valley Heritage Area includes great attractions for people of all interests, whether you are new to the area or have been living here your whole life. You can find local restaurants with character, miles and miles of trails, and museums celebrating our rich local history. Local organizations host a variety of events including comedy shows, Shakespearian plays, open air movie nights, and music festivals for all. Patapsco Heritage Greenway can help you find the perfect activity in order to make the most of your visit to the Patapsco Valley.
Patapsco Valley Trail Blog
Cold Weather Hiking
Cold Weather Hiking
Cold Weather Hiking The hiking season is usually seen as stretching from Summer to Fall, and there’s no arguing against a day on the trails on a beautiful Summer day. That being said, it would be a mistake to count out cold weather hiking. Sure, cold weather hiking requires a little more preparation and [...]
First Day Hikes in the Valley
First Day Hikes in the Valley
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of free, guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying […]
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle
Put Your Hikes on Shuffle When people talk about their favorite park, they tend to describe some of their favorite trails to hike. Everyone has favorite trails in their most frequented parks, and often for good reasons. We associate fond memories of first exploring a new park to the first trail hiked or relish [...]
Preserve. Protect. Interpret. Restore.
The Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, protecting, interpreting and restoring the environment, history and culture of the Patapsco Valley between Daniels and Elkridge, Maryland.
Natural processes, natural beauty, and history combine to create a unique opportunity for neighboring residents and visitors from across the state and beyond, to understand and enjoy Maryland’s most dramatic river valley. Through the efforts of many partners, the public appreciates the significance of the valley’s heritage, understands its history, and enjoys the experience it has to offer.