

Patapsco Regional Greenway | Sykesville to McKeldin
The Sykesville to McKeldin Area segment of the Greenway will accommodate a variety of trail users, from hikers and equestrians on the natural surface sections to runners and bicyclists on the paved sections.
Sandosky Road Alternative
There are several challenges with connecting downtown Sykesville with the Greenway, including steep slopes, narrow sidewalks, and close proximity to traffic along Sandosky Road. Trail users would enter Freedom Park at the Buttercup Road intersection to connect with the Greenway.
Tour the possibilities for this alternative by scrolling through the maps below.
Boardwalk on Sandosky Road
As shown in the map walkthrough above, an important component of Alternative #1 would be providing a boardwalk and bicycle facilities to help trail users navigate the steep hill on Sandosky Road. Consider if this type of improvement would make you more willing to walk or bike between Sykesville and Freedom Park.


Looking west on Sandosky Road near Main Street
Multi-Use Pathway on Raincliffe Road
Another important component of Alternative #1, as seen in the map walkthrough, is the possibility of upgrading and extending the existing sidewalks on Raincliffe Road to a multi-use pathway. Would the type of pathway imagined in the image below make you more likely to walk or bike between Sykesville and Freedom Park?
Looking west on Raincliffe Road near Buttercup Road
MD 32 Alternative
While the Sandosky Road alternative is the most direct route, the MD 32 alternative presents another option for taking trail users from Sykesville to Freedom Park. Take a look at this alternative by scrolling through the map below.
Section One Tradeoffs
Considering the Sandosky Road and MD 32 alternatives requires weighing the benefits and tradeoffs of each alignment. The matrix below highlights some of the most significant factors.
Multi-Use Pathway on Raincliffe Road
Take another quick look at the possibility for upgrading and extending the sidewalks on Raincliffe Road to a multi-use pathway. As you may have noticed, this upgrade could be a part of both the Sandosky Road alternative and the MD 32 alternative.
Looking west on Raincliffe Road near Butterup Road
Your Comments on Section One
Main Street Sykesville to Freedom Park
Now that you've had a chance to consider each of the alternative connections from Sykesville to Freedom Park, please take a moment to answer the questions below.
Tour the Park
Explore the photos in the map below for examples of the types of environments in Patapsco Valley State Park, and some of the opportunities and challenges for the greenway in this area.
Section Two Tradeoffs
There are benefits and tradeoffs to consider with each of the potential natural surface trail alignments through Patapsco Valley State Park. As in Section One, the matrix below highlights some of the most significant factors to consider.
Your Comments on Section Two
Freedom Park to the McKeldin Area of Patapsco Valley State Park
Now that you've had a chance to consider the alternatives from Sykesville to Freedom Park, please take a moment to answer the questions below.
Tell Us More
Are you familiar with Patapsco Valley State Park? Do you know of any places or areas that the project team should consider in the design of the greenway? Let us know by placing icons on the map below!