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Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

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Cecil County

Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

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Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

00:36

5.63km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

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Start point

Parking

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38 m

Fair Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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2.29 km

Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge in Cecil County, MD, built in 1860 by Ferdinand Wood and substantially reconstructed in 1992, spans Big Elk Creek. Recognized as a Maryland Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1994.

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3.73 km

McCloskey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This point is home to the ruins of an old stone barn, named after its previous owners. The remnants are tucked behind some large trees, creating a picturesque site.

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5.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

2.17 km

Surfaces

2.71 km

1.96 km

913 m

< 100 m

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