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2,848 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
97 ft
Altitude min
150 ft
Altitude max
112 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-18.3%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1,145 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time
Kettle Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBacon Ridge
Crownsville, Maryland -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Kettle is a 2,848 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crownsville Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles average
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- 22 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 389 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to kettle-210143 trailhead
(39.026630, -76.622240)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kettle
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Where is Kettle located?
Kettle is located in Bacon Ridge, Crownsville, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Bacon Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.02663, -76.62224.
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How hard is Kettle?
Kettle is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Kettle?
Kettle has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 97 ft to 150 ft.
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Is Kettle a point to point trail?
Kettle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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