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19.9 miles
Distance
2,304 ft
Climb
-2,293 ft
Descent
179 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
146 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
-41.2%
Grade max
37.3%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
Phases 1-4 of Bacon Ridge
Detailed Description
Bacon Ridge Mega Loop is a 20 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Crownsville Maryland. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 31 trails. This route climbs 2,304 ft with a max elevation of 179 ft then descends -2,293 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 1, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: May 31, 2026)
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Distance20 miles
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Altitude change12 ft
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Altitude min26 ft
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Altitude start146 ft
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Altitude end157 ft
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Climb2,304 ft
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Descent-2,293 ft
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Grade max-41.2%
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Grade min37.3%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 2,602 ft | |||||
| 541 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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MTB @ Bacon Ridge (Maryland) Wolf and Chin Connectors
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