6.1 miles
Distance
1,053 ft
Climb
-1,069 ft
Descent
1,680 ft
High Point
-16 ft
Altitude change
740 ft
Altitude min
1,623 ft
Altitude start
1,608 ft
Altitude end
-41.7%
Grade max
38.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,877 ft
Distance flat

The pain of running relieves the pain of living

Detailed Description
Loop A 6 is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Frederick Maryland. This trail running only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 1,053 ft with a max elevation of 1,680 ft then descends -1,069 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 15, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    4 hr 41 min
  • Altitude change
    -16 ft
  • Altitude min
    740 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,623 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,608 ft
  • Climb
    1,053 ft
  • Descent
    -1,069 ft
  • Grade max
    -41.7%
  • Grade min
    38.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,877 ft

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