Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD)

Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

22.9 miles (36.8 km) · 3,345 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) route traverses 22.9 miles through Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Elevation gain totals 3,369 feet, with 3,228 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 5.4 miles with 168 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 151 feet per mile. About 70% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 15.5 puts it in the top 20.5% of challenging routes at this distance. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Maryland.

Route facts

Distance	22.9 mi (36.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,345 ft (1,020 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 156 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.6%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD)

How much elevation gain does Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) have?

Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) has 3,345 ft (1,020 m) of elevation gain over 22.9 miles (36.8 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD)?

The difficulty score for Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD)?

The longest climb on Duckett Reservoir Loop (MD) runs 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and gains 156 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.