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Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

Moderate

4.6

(9815)

9,816

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Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

02:16

39.2km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

Park

13.5 km

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Highlight • Natural

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area has over 80 miles of trails within its 5,656 acres.

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17.8 km

Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Fox catcher Farm Covered Bridge in Cecil County, MD, built in 1860 by Ferdinand Wood and substantially reconstructed in 1992, spans Big Elk Creek. Recognized as a Maryland Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1994.

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19.2 km

McCloskey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This point is home to the ruins of an old stone barn, named after its previous owners. The remnants are tucked behind some large trees, creating a picturesque site.

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21.2 km

North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

Highlight • Parking

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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21.3 km

Fair Hill Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Fair Hills trail system offers 80+ miles of easy singletrack. There a five major trail loops that are connected with each other. That means you can easily spend the whole day on the bike here.

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26.5 km

Willis House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Old ruins, very photogenic.

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38.6 km

Hillside Park Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Great park for kids, if you’re out on a family ride. If not, plenty of tables under shade for a spot of lunch, and just a stones throw from Main Street for food, or Bings Bakery for coffee and cake.

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

10.7 km

9.28 km

543 m

512 m

163 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

15.5 km

4.68 km

374 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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North Appleton Parking Lot, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

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Willis House Ruins

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