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Hiking
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Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: US-MD-09

Edgewood Loop - Expedition

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon18 March 2018

Short hike featuring moderate gradients over uneven dirt and rocky paths. Explores local terrain near Edgewood.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Wear appropriate footwear for uneven terrain. Carry water. Stay on marked paths.

Weather check

At Start
-1m

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39.4526, -76.2691

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Quick Stats

Distance
4.24 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
-28m - 9m
Max Elevation
9 m
Max Gradient
32.1%
26.5%

Highlights

  • Hiking trails
  • Nature observation

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+77 m

Total Descent

-88 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
38.9

38.9

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
4.11

4.11

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)52%
Moderate (3-8%)34%
Steep (>8%)14%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved44%
Unpaved56%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
44%
Dirt Track
56%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 23

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 39.449612
MAX LAT: 39.454297
MIN LON: -76.274838
MAX LON: -76.266895

Point Spacing: 0.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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