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3.0 miles
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-662 ft
Descent
00:25:38
Avg time
-455 ft
Altitude change
1,932 ft
Altitude min
2,594 ft
Altitude max
2,429 ft
Altitude start
1,975 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
4,465 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:25:38
Avg time

Lonacona Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dans Mountain State Park
    Lonaconing, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #284457 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337733 in Trail Running
    • #370956 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,301 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,724 in Trail Running
    • #1,983 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Maryland DNR

This section of the Lonacona Loop is a great descent and mixes flowing clay with nicely made rock gardens

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BermsFaint trailRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 21 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Lonacona Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 16, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Apr 16, 2025
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Apr 16, 2025 @ 1:06pm
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Apr 16, 2025 @ 12:54pm
Apr 16, 2025
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Nov 30, 2023 @ 7:23am
Nov 30, 2023
 Tree down
May 15, 2023 @ 9:35am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lonacona Loop located?
      Lonacona Loop is located in Dans Mountain State Park, Lonaconing, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Dans Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.5539, -78.94673.
      ▼ How hard is Lonacona Loop?
      Lonacona Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lonacona Loop?
      Lonacona Loop has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 662 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,932 ft to 2,594 ft.
      ▼ Is Lonacona Loop a point to point trail?
      Lonacona Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lonacona Loop?
      Lonacona Loop is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lonacona Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lonacona Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lonacona Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Lonacona Loop. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lonacona Loop?
      Lonacona Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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