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Patuxent Branch Trail
7500 Brown Bridge Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Trail🪢 Leash required
4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
520 reviews
Laurel's Patuxent Branch Trail spans 4 miles paved from Lake Elkhorn to Savage Park, allowing leashed dogs. It provides shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Short length fits quick visits.
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- Park
- Patuxent Branch Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Laurel, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.1336, -76.9006
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (520 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.2 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.2/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
4-mile Howard County paved trail from Lake Elkhorn to Savage Park. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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