30.2 miles
Distance
2,644 ft
Climb
-2,638 ft
Descent
165 ft
High Point
This route combines all of Bacon Ridge and Waterworks into one epic ride consisting mostly of singletrack, with a pavement connection between both trail systems. Plenty of climbing, especially in Waterworks, but nothing too technical. We will continue to add to the this route as more trail is built in Anne Arundel County.
Bring plenty of water as there are limited opportunities to fill up along the way. Park at the Northern Bacon Ridge trailhead or the Housley Road Waterworks trailhead.
Detailed Description
Anne Arundel County Epic is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Annapolis Maryland. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 23 trails. This route climbs 2,644 ft with a max elevation of 165 ft then descends -2,638 ft.
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8 Reviews & Comments
Rezenate
(Jul 24, 2021 at 14:38)
(Jul 24, 2021 at 14:38)
Trail Phase 3 connector
Not a black imo. No features, not the most off camber trail I've ridden (not even close). This is a blue...
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thart1216
(Apr 6, 2021 at 17:44)
Great riding and clockwise is a winner. Several steep woopdidos got my attention - will make a better attempt next time. With Waterworks it’s a 5.5 mile trail that I equate to the same effort I make on 9 mile rides in Crested Butte, CO. The difference is here it’s up- down, up- down whereas in CO it’s usually ups lasting several miles or half miles and then you flow down plateaus for many miles.
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Turdferguson980
(Jul 16, 2020 at 17:34)
(Jul 16, 2020 at 17:34)
Really great trail! Smooth in some places roots and rocks in others to keep it fun. A few decent climbs and downhills as well. All around great trail.
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lyophilization
(Jun 15, 2020 at 4:01)
(Jun 15, 2020 at 4:01)
For sure ride it counterclockwise unless you hate yourself and want a serious climbing challenge.
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Trails in Route
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| 764 ft | |||||
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| 1,473 ft | |||||
| 1,690 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,221 ft | |||||
| 3,688 ft | |||||
| 2,710 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min12 ft
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Altitude start56 ft
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Altitude end62 ft
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Grade max-44.7%
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Grade min32.8%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down13 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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MTB Bacon Ridge Maryland - Fox Trail (Part One)
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I've only been mountain biking a few months and this was not a challenge.
I've only been mountain biking for a few months