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1.6 miles
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
180 ft
Altitude max
167 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
3,025 ft
Distance climb
4,196 ft
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:05:20
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Old Sow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Ridge
    Crownsville, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #167305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41182 in Trail Running
    • #42134 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Old Sow Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crownsville Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 4, 2025 @ 3:00pm (America/New_York)
Oct 4, 2025
 There is a tree down across the trail. It's about axle height on a 29r, but I was able to hop over it. the rest of the trail is nice with light...
Apr 29, 2025 @ 6:01pm
Apr 29, 2025
Mar 8, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Mar 8, 2025
 Leaves still piled a little in deep spots on wind blocked hills, but otherwise the trail is great.
Jan 4, 2025 @ 7:47am
Jan 4, 2025
Dec 7, 2024 @ 7:00am
Dec 7, 2024
 There is a large tree that has fallen across the trail at the bottom of the hill near the bridge. The leaves are pretty heavy in spots, they...
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        Directions to old-sow-loop trailhead (39.039720, -76.631690)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Sow Loop

        ▼ Where is Old Sow Loop located?
        Old Sow Loop is located in Bacon Ridge, Crownsville, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Bacon Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.03972, -76.63169.
        ▼ How hard is Old Sow Loop?
        Old Sow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Sow Loop?
        Old Sow Loop has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 87 ft to 180 ft.
        ▼ Is Old Sow Loop a point to point trail?
        Old Sow Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Old Sow Loop?
        Old Sow Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Sow Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Sow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Old Sow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Sow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Sow Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Old Sow Loop is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Old Sow Loop?
        Old Sow Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,683 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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