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6.7 miles
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-410 ft
Descent
338 ft
High Point
-3 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
274 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,691 ft
Distance flat
Easy route on and inside of the red blazed loop at Fair Hill. Park at Gallaher Rd lot and go either direction. This route is a mixture of doubletrack, singletrack dedicated to MTB, and multi-use trail. The multi use trail segments can be a little wallowed out by horse traffic, best to go a few days after rain to allow the mud to dry up a little. And there will be some horse poo.
Detailed Description
Red Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Elkton Maryland. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 407 ft with a max elevation of 338 ft then descends -410 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 27, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 13 min
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Altitude min170 ft
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Altitude start274 ft
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Altitude end272 ft
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Climb407 ft
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Descent-410 ft
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Grade max-11.4%
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Grade min14.2%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,691 ft
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