Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

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United States

Maryland

Cecil County

Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

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9,585

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Fair Hill Trailhead – McCloskey Ruins loop from Appleton

02:10

22.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

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1.44 km

Blue Trail

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Natural meadow

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5.34 km

Fair Hill Trailhead

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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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6.12 km

Alexander Ruins

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The Alexander Ruins are just off the side of the trails. Like a lot of the ruins in the area, they are pretty beat down and not a lot is left to see.

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8.22 km

Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge

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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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10.3 km

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

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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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17.1 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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