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1.3 miles
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-230 ft
Descent
00:08:05
Avg time
-96 ft
Altitude change
281 ft
Altitude min
439 ft
Altitude max
381 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-27.1%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
2,858 ft
Distance climb
3,097 ft
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:08:05
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Foundation Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loch Raven
    Towson, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103453 in Trail Running
    • #115887 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny

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Foundation Run is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Towson Maryland. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 135 ft blue climb. It features bridge and skinny. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to foundation-run trailhead (39.482760, -76.591900)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation Run

        Where is Foundation Run located?
        Foundation Run is located in Loch Raven, Towson, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Loch Raven trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.48276, -76.5919.
        How hard is Foundation Run?
        Foundation Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Foundation Run?
        Foundation Run has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 230 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 281 ft to 439 ft.
        Is Foundation Run a point to point trail?
        Foundation Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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