more stats
3,323 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
332 ft
Altitude min
369 ft
Altitude max
369 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Orange Loop (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Schaeffer Farms Mountain Bike Park
    Germantown, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98647 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #256047 in Trail Running
    • #105418 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Maryland Park Service)

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AI Generated Description

Orange Loop (North) is a 3,323 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Germantown Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 326 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
Status:
on Apr 24, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Orange Loop (North) located?
      Orange Loop (North) is located in Schaeffer Farms Mountain Bike Park, Germantown, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Schaeffer Farms Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.13533, -77.31312.
      ▼ How hard is Orange Loop (North)?
      Orange Loop (North) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Loop (North)?
      Orange Loop (North) has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 332 ft to 369 ft.
      ▼ How long is Orange Loop (North)?
      Orange Loop (North) is 3,323 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Loop (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Orange Loop (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Orange Loop (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Loop (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Loop (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Orange Loop (North). The trail is 3,323 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Orange Loop (North)?
      Orange Loop (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,307 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,449 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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