This 5.6-mile Baltimore County hike skirts the Granite Quarry area of the Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is only about 400 feet total. There are no stream crossings to speak of, some sections of rocky terrain, some sections of trail that may be muddy, and a variety of landscapes and river views. Pace will be 2.25-2.75 mph. Bring a snack or light lunch for…