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1.6 miles
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:13:00
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
00:13:00
Avg time

Old Sow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Ridge
    Crownsville, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #323427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347926 in Trail Running
    • #321619 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,519 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,791 in Trail Running
    • #1,887 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

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 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
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  • 1,002 rides
  • Last: Nov 5, 2026
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Old Sow Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/New_York)
Sep 15, 2026
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
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Sow Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Sow Loop are:
      • August (66 activities)
      • June (60 activities)
      • March (53 activities)
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      ▼ 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Old Sow Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Sow Loop?
      Old Sow Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3,431 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,704 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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