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8.3 miles
Distance
2,054 ft
Climb
-2,055 ft
Descent
1,627 ft
High Point
739 ft
Altitude min
1,620 ft
Altitude start
1,621 ft
Altitude end
-50.8%
Grade max
56.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,182 ft
Distance flat
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Detailed Description
Loop A 8 is a 8 mile moderately popular expert route located near Frederick Maryland. This trail running only route. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 2,054 ft with a max elevation of 1,627 ft then descends -2,055 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 14, 2024)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time6 hr 20 min
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Altitude min739 ft
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Altitude start1,620 ft
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Altitude end1,621 ft
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Climb2,054 ft
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Descent-2,055 ft
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Grade max-50.8%
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Grade min56.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat3,182 ft
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| 1 mile | |||||
| 1,220 ft | |||||
| 2,598 ft | |||||
| 4,980 ft | |||||
| 3,835 ft | |||||
| 3,100 ft |
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Creampie - Frederick Watershed, better than most, DH trail
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