more stats
1,749 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
00:03:56
Avg time
111 ft
Altitude change
155 ft
Altitude min
266 ft
Altitude max
155 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
1.9%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,749 ft
Distance climb
00:03:56
Avg time

Old RT 273 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fair Hill
    Elkton, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #250740 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,139 in Mountain Biking · Maryland
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Fair Hill NRMA

Old rt 273 before the larger bridge was introduced came up and over lower to the creek and this is the section of road that still exists from then.

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Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 106 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old RT 273 located?
      Old RT 273 is located in Fair Hill, Elkton, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Fair Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.69978, -75.82678.
      ▼ How hard is Old RT 273?
      Old RT 273 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old RT 273?
      Old RT 273 has 111 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 155 ft to 266 ft.
      ▼ Is Old RT 273 a point to point trail?
      Old RT 273 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Old RT 273?
      Old RT 273 is 1,749 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old RT 273?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old RT 273. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old RT 273?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old RT 273 are:
      • August (12 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Old RT 273? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old RT 273 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old RT 273?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Old RT 273. The trail is 1,749 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old RT 273?
      Old RT 273 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 297 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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