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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
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Distance6 miles
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Avg time2 hr 43 min
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Altitude change-16 ft
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Altitude min740 ft
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Altitude start1,623 ft
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Altitude end1,608 ft
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Climb1,053 ft
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Descent-1,069 ft
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Grade max-41.7%
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Grade min38.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,877 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2 miles | |||||
| 2,582 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 899 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityTrail Running
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