38.5 miles
Distance
2,365 ft
Climb
-2,368 ft
Descent
436 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
401 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
-29.1%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
16 miles
Distance climb
16 miles
Distance down
7 miles
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
MoCo Epic 40 Miler is a 38 mile moderately popular easy route located near Germantown Maryland. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 2,365 ft with a max elevation of 436 ft then descends -2,368 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jul 11, 2026)
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  • Distance
    38 miles
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    172 ft
  • Altitude start
    401 ft
  • Altitude end
    397 ft
  • Climb
    2,365 ft
  • Descent
    -2,368 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.1%
  • Grade min
    24%
  • Distance climb
    16 miles
  • Distance down
    16 miles
  • Distance flat
    7 miles

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Diabase Trail
    Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/New_York)
    Jul 11, 2026
    		Few small trees down
    Red Trail
    Jul 11, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/New_York)
    Jul 11, 2026
    		Very overgrown, needs a trim
    Orange Trail (South)
    Jun 19, 2026 @ 1:20pm (America/New_York)
    Jun 19, 2026
    Green Trail
    Mar 28, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/New_York)
    Mar 28, 2026
    Muddy Branch (Query Mill Connector)
    Nov 1, 2025 @ 9:21am (America/New_York)
    Nov 1, 2025
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