more stats
1,175 ft
Distance
-81 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
88 ft
Altitude min
171 ft
Altitude max
171 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Sounder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bacon Ridge
    Crownsville, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29840 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354124 in Trail Running
    • #332650 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #133 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,829 in Trail Running
    • #1,924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

No community description for Sounder trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Sounder is a 1,175 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crownsville Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 467 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Mar 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (4,070)
close
      Directions to sounder trailhead (39.042410, -76.635760)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      2 more »
      report
      mtb
      133 |
      Nov 22, 2022 @ 7:18am
      Nov 22, 2022
      report
      mtb
      157 |
      Nov 22, 2022 @ 7:18am
      Nov 22, 2022

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Sounder yet, add a video.

      Trail Lists

      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      blowski24
      Great way to
      Hone your skills before taking them out on the trails.

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Bacon Ridge

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sounder located?
      Sounder is located in Bacon Ridge, Crownsville, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Bacon Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.04241, -76.63576.
      ▼ How hard is Sounder?
      Sounder is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sounder?
      The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 88 ft to 171 ft.
      ▼ Is Sounder a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sounder is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sounder?
      Sounder is 1,175 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sounder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sounder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sounder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sounder are:
      • August (30 activities)
      • November (29 activities)
      • June (27 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sounder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sounder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sounder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sounder. The trail is 1,175 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sounder?
      Sounder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,662 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,070 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.