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2.5 miles
Distance
269 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:17:01
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
46 ft
Altitude min
163 ft
Altitude max
137 ft
Altitude start
131 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
5,171 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,356 ft
Distance flat
00:17:01
Avg time

Box Turtle (Fox) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Ridge
    Crownsville, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #842 in Trail Running
    • #1845 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Box Turtle (Fox) is a highly rated 3 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Crownsville Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 269 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Directions to box-turtle-fox trailhead (39.006290, -76.608300)

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        Videos

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        Fox Trail back to lot - Bacon Ridge
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        278 | Feb 23, 2022 , Crownsville
        MTB Bacon Ridge Maryland - Fox Trail (Part One)
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        9:54 | 428 | Feb 15, 2022 , Crownsville
        MTB Bacon Ridge, Maryland - Fox Trail (Part Two)
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        6:30 | 295 | Feb 15, 2022 , Crownsville
        Mountain Biking At Bacon Ridge
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        1094 | Dec 26, 2016 , Crownsville

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Box Turtle (Fox)

        Where is Box Turtle (Fox) located?
        Box Turtle (Fox) is located in Bacon Ridge, Crownsville, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Bacon Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.00629, -76.6083.
        How hard is Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Box Turtle (Fox) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Box Turtle (Fox) has 269 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 46 ft to 163 ft.
        Is Box Turtle (Fox) a point to point trail?
        Box Turtle (Fox) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Box Turtle (Fox) is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Box Turtle (Fox). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Box Turtle (Fox) are:
        • June (269 activities)
        • May (262 activities)
        • September (217 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Box Turtle (Fox)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Box Turtle (Fox) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Box Turtle (Fox). The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Box Turtle (Fox)?
        Box Turtle (Fox) is a very popular trail. There have been 8,362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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