Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

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Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

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Fair Hill Trailhead – Willis House Ruins loop from Newark

03:55

47.5km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.27 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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9.14 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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19.3 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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28.3 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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34.0 km

Willis House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Old ruins, very photogenic.

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40.1 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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47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

14.1 km

6.91 km

4.41 km

3.24 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

14.2 km

8.74 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2025,Tour

The ride through Fair Hill is not for the faint of heart. The gravel is tough going (deep, loose, and big) especially on the inclines ans declines. Watch your speed descending because you wont be able to stop quick or safely if need arises. Climbing is equally hard, as any attempt to stand will cause the rear wheel to spin …