Seneca Ridge Trail

Seneca Creek State Park, Maryland, United States

9.0 miles (14.6 km) · 781 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Seneca Ridge Trail is a 9.0-mile loop route in Seneca Creek State Park, Maryland, United States, gaining 781 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 2 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	781 ft (238 m)
Average gain	86 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 160 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12.9%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	39%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Seneca Ridge Trail

How much elevation gain does Seneca Ridge Trail have?

Seneca Ridge Trail has 781 ft (238 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.6 km). That averages 86 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Seneca Ridge Trail?

The difficulty score for Seneca Ridge Trail is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Seneca Ridge Trail?

The longest climb on Seneca Ridge Trail runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 160 ft (49 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12.9%.