Draft:Camels Den Cave

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Instructions · What links here · Camels Den Cave (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 11 hours ago by Gummibearandrew2 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 11 hours ago by Frietjes

Camel's Den Cave is a small shelter cave located in the Patapsco Valley State Park, near Ellicott City, Maryland. It is known for its unique geological features and being the only cave in Howard County, Maryland.

Description

Camel's Den Cave is a shallow rock shelter, approximately 6 feet wide, 8 feet high, and 15 feet long. It is carved from a highly crystallized sedimentary rock known as Cockeysville marble^[1]. The cave features a natural chimney at the rear, which is a narrow fracture in the rock stretching up to a small opening in the hilltop above^[1]

Location

The cave is situated on an unnamed tributary of the Patapsco River, a popular destination for hiking and outdoor activities. To reach Camel's Den, visitors must take a spur trail from the main path, crossing said tributary to find the cave on the hillside^[2]

History

Camel's Den Cave has been a point of interest for both locals and visitors due to its unique formation and the natural shelter it provides. The cave's name is allegedly derived from its appearance, which some say resembles a camel's den.^[1]

Geology

The cave is formed from Cockeysville marble, a type of highly crystallized sedimentary rock. This geological feature makes Camel's Den an interesting site for those studying rock formations and natural history^[1]

Visiting

Visitors to Patapsco Valley State Park can explore Camel's Den Cave as part of their hike. The trail to the cave is one of the less traveled paths in the park, offering a peaceful and scenic route^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Sturgill, Larry (1993-03-07). "Small wonder in Patapsco Park Camel's Den cave's a hidden delight". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
^ ^a ^b "Patapsco Camels Den". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-10-16.

[:0-1] Sturgill, Larry (1993-03-07). "Small wonder in Patapsco Park Camel's Den cave's a hidden delight". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-16.

[:1-2] "Patapsco Camels Den". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-10-16.

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