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OSM map layer · LineString
39.26, -77.39 · rel 11573101
39.26, -77.39 · rel 11573101
Mountain Loop Trail
5,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Maryland · 39.26°N ·
77.39°W
5,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
16
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
1× summit
Potomac Overlook
viewpoint ·
73 m off route
2,5 km
48%
West View
viewpoint ·
72 m off route
2,7 km
53%
East View
viewpoint ·
90 m off route
5,1 km
100%
McCormack Overlook
viewpoint ·
170 m off route
5,1 km
100%
Sugarloaf Mountain
summit ·
374 m off route
5,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mountain Loop Trail is 5.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mountain Loop Trail takes approximately 1h 17min to complete.
No, Mountain Loop Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mountain Loop Trail starts near coordinates 39.2519, -77.397.
Mountain Loop Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.