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4,862 ft
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:07:54
Avg time
127 ft
Altitude change
143 ft
Altitude min
273 ft
Altitude max
143 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
2,910 ft
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:07:54
Avg time

Punctured Lung Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fair Hill
    Elkton, Maryland
  • AKA
    Up/Down Randalls
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92097 in Trail Running
    • #131283 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #274 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #513 in Trail Running
    • #929 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Fair Hill NRMA

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Punctured Lung is a highly rated 4,862 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Elkton Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 800 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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on Nov 16, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (8 votes)
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      4:23 | 636 | May 30, 2018 , Elkton

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Rogersgs Rogersgs
      As of 17 May 22 trail is closed for maintenance.
      Ferox642 Ferox642
      Really fun trail. Nice burms and jumps to get some good flow

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Punctured Lung located?
      Punctured Lung is located in Fair Hill, Elkton, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Fair Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.69746, -75.82666.
      ▼ How hard is Punctured Lung?
      Punctured Lung is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Punctured Lung?
      Punctured Lung has 180 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 143 ft to 273 ft.
      ▼ Is Punctured Lung a point to point trail?
      Punctured Lung is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Punctured Lung?
      Punctured Lung is 4,862 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Punctured Lung?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Punctured Lung. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Punctured Lung?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Punctured Lung are:
      • July (86 activities)
      • November (57 activities)
      • September (43 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Punctured Lung? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Punctured Lung are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Punctured Lung?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Punctured Lung. The trail is 4,862 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Punctured Lung?
      Punctured Lung is a very popular trail. There have been 2,847 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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