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26.3 miles
Distance
1,487 ft
Climb
-1,498 ft
Descent
436 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
247 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-29.1%
Grade max
51.2%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat
26 mile loop of lower section of trails
Detailed Description
Lower Loop is a 26 mile popular intermediate route located near Germantown Maryland. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,487 ft with a max elevation of 436 ft then descends -1,498 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Nov 1, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance26 miles
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Avg time3 hr 47 min
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Altitude change-11 ft
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Altitude min172 ft
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Altitude start247 ft
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Altitude end236 ft
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Climb1,487 ft
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Descent-1,498 ft
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Grade max-29.1%
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Grade min51.2%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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Trails in Route
| 6 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 840 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,554 ft | |||||
| 7 miles |
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