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3,025 ft
Distance
-294 ft
Descent
00:15:06
Avg time
-296 ft
Altitude change
981 ft
Altitude min
1,278 ft
Altitude max
1,277 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
2,835 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:15:06
Avg time

Reanimator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Frederick

Trail has been closed by the land manager due to sensitive habitat.
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A fun tech trail with some drops and rocks a-plenty. Small river crossing at bottom of trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 3, 2022 @ 3:14pm
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 Get it while you can!
May 27, 2022 @ 5:42am
May 27, 2022
Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:22am
Apr 22, 2022
 Still Open! Ride it before the city closes it!
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on Aug 3, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.58 (18 votes)
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        Directions to reanimator trailhead (39.534850, -77.480440)
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        7:44 | 572 | Jan 9, 2021 , Frederick
        Frederick Watershed: Second Attempt on Reanimator
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        13:27 | 1020 | Aug 2, 2019 , Frederick

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Reanimator

        ▼ Where is Reanimator located?
        Reanimator is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.53485, -77.48044.
        ▼ How hard is Reanimator?
        Reanimator is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reanimator?
        The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 981 ft to 1,278 ft.
        ▼ Is Reanimator a point to point trail?
        Yes, Reanimator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Reanimator?
        Reanimator is 3,025 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reanimator?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Reanimator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Reanimator?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Reanimator are:
        • August (46 activities)
        • July (24 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Reanimator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reanimator are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Reanimator?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Reanimator. The trail is 3,025 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Reanimator?
        Reanimator is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 965 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 936 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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