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Gold Mine Loop

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Potomac
  5. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls
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“A nice 1.8-mile loop with multiple spurs. ”

David Macauley
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1.8

Miles

2.8

KM

97%

Runnable

352' 107 m

High

234' 71 m

Low

166' 51 m

Up

164' 50 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek

Runner Notes

Great for runners.

Description

This is a well-marked trail that is mostly dirt and rocks. It's not as busy as other trails in the area.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Great Falls National Park

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David Macauley
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls

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in Chesapeake and Ohio Ca…

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in Maryland

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Along Gold Mine Loop. Nice trail!
Jun 12, 2018 near Potomac, MD
Beginning of VFW Spur
Jul 5, 2018 near Potomac, MD
Gold Mine Loop starting at Lock 16 Spur
Jun 12, 2018 near Potomac, MD

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Aug 7, 2018
Allie Passarello
Gold Mine Spur --> 2x Gold Mine Loop --> Gold Mine Spur --> Overlook Trail (part closed for rehabilitation) --> back on Overlook Loop --> Lock 19 Spur 6.2mi — 1h 10m

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