Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area - State park in Halethorpe - 5120 South St, USA

The gate opens at least 20 minutes to 9am. Come early to get in front of the line. Entry is $3 per person. However, I've seen bikers go in as early as 8am. Guess if you bike free entry and you don't pay? Haha If you go early, be prepared for bikers, runners, dogs, and more smiley hellos from strangers than planned. They have trails for every hiker: from flat to inclined. If you have a dog, you'll be holding their poop the whole trial. There's only garbage bags at the trial entry. Anyway, LOVE this park. It's beautiful, clean, and quiet unless you count the birds. Haha

I've always enjoyed hiking throughout this Park. South Street entrance off of Washington Blvd. I've seen the changes that mother nature has done to this park over the years especially in 1972 from Hurricane Agnes. The pics I've posted are mostly from before and after Hurricane Agnes destroyed the park.

This is a beautiful place to hike! There are many trails to choose from, so even when it's really busy, you can find your own space. I can't remember exactly what the one we took was called, but it was so pretty! We found an old foundation from a building, now under water, climbed next to a waterfall, and went through a storm drain. We had a blast! The trail was easy, no super steep parts, so it would be perfect even for kids and dogs. Please keep your dogs on a lease, though. My boyfriend got nipped at a little by an unleashed dog. Other than that. The park was great and we'll be back!

After 3 years of not seeing coworkers, we had a BBQ under convered Pavillion #105. Despite the weather , restrooms were clean, grounds maintained. Park is a hidden gem .Cascade Falls were closed and could only go halfway on the Swinging Bridge. It's such a pretty green area and serene. Great place to explore and picnic

Very nice place I'll come back in summer

This park is sooo amazing 🤩.. ran into a few deer on the trail but made it out alive 😆, the only thing I regret was not bringing my lawn chair and inner tube to relax by the river, the water is clean and not too cold.. turns out I’m a local! I’m surprised it’s near my home, I’ll be visiting weekly..

I have been hearing about the Patapsco Park for a long time but haven’t ventured out to go so see for myself until yesterday. It is so beautiful and quiet. I was supposed to go for a short hike but ended up over 6 miles. It reminded me of my childhood when I used to live in the countryside and I loved it!

Great hike, easy trails to follow. Nice waterfall at cascade falls too!