Frederick County, Maryland, United States
1938.4 miles (3119.5 km) · 386,352 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Appalachian Trail (AT) covers 1938.4 miles across Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Runners face 386,352 feet of climbing with 384,723 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 274.7 miles, gaining -469 feet. The course averages 200 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 62% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 37.3 out of 10, placing it in the 97.11th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Maryland adventures.
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