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4,721 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
483 ft
Altitude min
550 ft
Altitude max
550 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
2,021 ft
Distance climb
2,041 ft
Distance down
571 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
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Dark Branch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Bennett Regional Park
    Clarksburg, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80314 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48562 in Trail Running
    • #124775 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Montgomery County

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Dark Branch Loop is a 4,721 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Clarksburg Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 61 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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 bunch of muddy/soft spots
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Ideal
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        Directions to dark-branch-loop trailhead (39.281550, -77.295410)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Branch Loop

        ▼ Where is Dark Branch Loop located?
        Dark Branch Loop is located in Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Little Bennett Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.28155, -77.29541.
        ▼ How hard is Dark Branch Loop?
        Dark Branch Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Branch Loop?
        Dark Branch Loop has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 483 ft to 550 ft.
        ▼ Is Dark Branch Loop a point to point trail?
        Dark Branch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dark Branch Loop?
        Dark Branch Loop is 4,721 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Branch Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dark Branch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dark Branch Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dark Branch Loop are:
        • July (55 activities)
        • August (37 activities)
        • October (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dark Branch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Branch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dark Branch Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Dark Branch Loop. The trail is 4,721 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dark Branch Loop?
        Dark Branch Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,949 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,751 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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