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Hilton is a place for kids of all ages to play and explore. Located off Hilton Avenue, this area is within walking distance for many residents in Catonsville. A popular spot for afternoon walks and morning workouts, the trails are active with local residents and visitors from far away.
You can also gain access to the Patapsco River by traveling down into the river valley along the Forest Glen Trail. This trail follows the Saw Mill Branch Stream and can connect with several trails to make for very interesting hiking adventures. The area also has a small campground with six mini-cabins and 12 basic campsites.
From I-695 (Baltimore Beltway), take Exit 13, Frederick Road west. follow for two miles and turn left on South Rolling Road. At first intersection, bear right in Hilton Avenue. Continue 1.5 miles and turn right into park. From I-95, take exit 47 (keep left on exit ramp), heading north (Route 166) to South Rolling Road. Follow 1.8 miles and make a sharp left on Hilton Avenue. Continue 1.5 miles and turn right into park.
It’s so peaceful and refreshing. There are bathrooms, playgrounds and amazing trails. Our favorite is the waterfall trail.
They have a tire swing yall!...but only ONE. This park however is still very neat and unique. My kids really had a great time. Of note, there were plenty of open space for them to run. There were some benches and seating areas as well. I saw two large families, one having a celebration with music playing and another having a large picnic in which I'm not sure if you would have to rent the space beforehand if you are considering please check. The atmosphere was very relaxing and I love how there's plenty of shade due to the trees. I will be returning.
We enjoy the overlook in this area, with the wide view of the beautiful trees. The playground is small, but there are some great places to walk and hike around. We have returned many times to admire the trees, especially in the fall. The trail was not as clear as usual the most recent time we went, but we could still find our way. Some of the trails are pretty steep here, so not great for young kids, but good for older kids and adults who enjoy hiking.
The Hilton part of PVSP is clean, well/regularly maintained, and offers camping at a reasonable rate April-October. However, I feel that the regular price of admission is a tad steep, considering this is one of the smaller enclaves. I recommend the playground and sensory trail for the little ones.
I had the most enchanting experience at this beautiful nature preserve along the Patapsco river. The diversity of paths, from hilly to rocky to paved, made every step an adventure. It's a place to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature's wonders. However, please keep in mind that cell service is quite unreliable. I had horrible service on my t-mobile and verizon phone. So leave those Zoom meetings behind! lol.
