I walk this trail sometimes 4-5 times a week - Typically 2 or three times around so a good 4 to 6 miles. Love the scenery and the trail gives a good variety of up/down/fast slow. I wish they would leave the bathrooms open more often as it appears they are only concerned with weekend traffic but go around a trail a couple of times and the need arises not sure what their plan is for people to spend the day at the park. Many times, I see people jumping in the woods or right off the trail and not sure if that's the desired outcome.

BEWARE: of the POISONOUS POKEWEED Berriesgrowing around Lake Elkhorn in Columbia Maryland.It is Also near the kids Playground area as well as close to the Path as you walk around.Close to the Parking Lot also.It looks like Blueberries but it is NOT.It is POISONOUS to Humans, Animals and Especially Kids if they eat the berries.RESEARCH for YOURSELF and Protect Your FAMILY.

Mixed woodland walk along the river ending at beautiful Lake Elkhorn. Plenty of birdlife including a pair of Osprey over the lake dam.Highly recommended for families as there is plenty of shade.

I walked around the lake with some friends. It was nice. We saw some animals and fish swimming in the lake!

I grew up in the Columbia and Ellicott City areas. I have been to many parks around both areas. Although, I have to say, I am not in love with any of them, I particular feel that Lake Elkhorn is the least interesting of them all. It's an OK place to take your children if you happen to be close by, but there are certainly better places out there. My children had a very difficult time riding their bikes on the path because it was SOOO hilly and bumpy. The playground was a little bit gross (it felt really sticky, and they had one of those gross sand boxes). Also, the area is just a tiny bit sketchy, and so are SOME of the people. The man-made water fall thing looks mediocre and the entire path is not particularly scenic.... it all looks forcefully placed there.... it does not look natural at all! Overall, it is NOT a BAD place; it is simply a boring place.