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5,259 ft
Distance
174 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:11:35
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
315 ft
Altitude max
199 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
2,664 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
1,473 ft
Distance flat
00:11:35
Avg time

Sunken Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fair Hill
    Elkton, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #98561 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78484 in Trail Running
    • #94305 in Hiking
    • #21940 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #531 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #414 in Trail Running
    • #607 in Hiking
    • #53 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Fair Hill NRMA

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AI Generated Description

Sunken Bridge is a 5,259 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Elkton Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 174 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 268 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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Sunken Bridge Trail Reports

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May 27, 2025 @ 5:21pm
May 27, 2025
Jul 22, 2024 @ 1:02pm
Jul 22, 2024
Aug 11, 2023 @ 5:07pm
Aug 11, 2023
Tree(s) across route must be climbed over.
Jul 11, 2023 @ 10:38am
Jul 11, 2023
Tree down about mid way
Jul 11, 2023 @ 10:37am
Jul 11, 2023
Trail blocked
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Status:
on May 27, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunken Bridge located?
      Sunken Bridge is located in Fair Hill, Elkton, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Fair Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.71723, -75.84457.
      ▼ How hard is Sunken Bridge?
      Sunken Bridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunken Bridge?
      Sunken Bridge has 174 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 156 ft to 315 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunken Bridge a point to point trail?
      Sunken Bridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunken Bridge?
      Sunken Bridge is 5,259 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunken Bridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunken Bridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sunken Bridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunken Bridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sunken Bridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Sunken Bridge. The trail is 5,259 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunken Bridge?
      Sunken Bridge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,460 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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