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Fair Hill Orange Trail


Highlights:

Covered Bridge start, hilly forest and meadows, beautiful MD views
Near:Elkton, MD
Scenery:
Distance:4 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:400 ft
Hike Time:2 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop



Summary: Very well marked with orange blazes. Turn left out of parking lot and follow along river. As you approach bridge, watch for sharp left and begin a steep climb. Follow blazes for the entire trail. (turns use double blaze with top blaze signalling direction). We hiked the trail in July and constantly stopped for rasberries along the way. Watch out for poison ivy.

Parking is $3 resident and $4 out of state. Maps available at office for $6.

Good web site: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/fairhill.html

Trailhead: On MD 273 , a little East of MD213.
turn south into entrance (just west of bridge over 273, and follow signs to nature center (cross bridge and right at Tawes Drive). Parking lot at Covered Bridge, with porta potties. (Lat:39.42613 Lon:-75.50277)

Trail Guides for Fair Hill Orange Trail:
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,
Ranger Contact: Maryland State Parks, Fair Hill NRMA, (410) 398-1246
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tom and Joan Burke, who has posted  8 other hikes on this site
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