This loop is a combination of all of the three major loops in the park.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.64, -77.45 · rel 16528668
39.64, -77.45 · rel 16528668
8 Mile Loop Trail
A 11,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Maryland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maryland
11,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× viewpoint
2× summit
Hog Rock
viewpoint ·
27 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Ridge Summit Vista
viewpoint ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cunningham Falls
viewpoint ·
236 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Thurmont Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,3 km
38%
Wolf Rock
summit ·
57 m off route
5,9 km
52%
Chimney Rock
summit ·
76 m off route
11,4 km
100%
Chimney Rock
viewpoint ·
84 m off route
11,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
8 Mile Loop Trail is 11.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, 8 Mile Loop Trail takes approximately 2h 50min to complete.
Yes, 8 Mile Loop Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
8 Mile Loop Trail starts near coordinates 39.6337, -77.4493.
8 Mile Loop Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
8 Mile Loop Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.