Top 2 Natural Monuments around Frederick
Frederick’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 2
beautiful natural monuments around Frederick. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: June 26, 2026
High Knob
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Gambrill State Park
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North Frederick Overlook
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Monocacy River
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Gambrill State Park is situated on Catoctin Mountain outside Frederick. The park is renowned for its spectacular views of the surrounding area, as well as its hiking and biking trails.
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High Knob is the highest point in the Gambrill State Park. It's a great place to stop and catch your breath on a run, where you can enjoy views stretching across Frederick and Middletown.
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The Monocacy River is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River. It spans 58 miles and is the largest Maryland tributary to the Potomac. The river was designated as a State Scenic River in 1974.
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Gambrill State Park's North Frederick Overlook is a little-known point that gives incredible views east of Catoctin Mountain.
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The Frederick Municipal Forest is composed of a thick network of well-maintained trails: it is a truly a gem. It is also the perfect habitat for 22 threatened and endangered species.
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