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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Gambrill State Park

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United States

Maryland

Frederick County

North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Gambrill State Park

Moderate

4.9

(2085)

13,707

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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Gambrill State Park

02:45

27.3km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.15 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 km

North Frederick Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gambrill State Park's North Frederick Overlook is a little-known point that gives incredible views east of Catoctin Mountain.

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1.80 km

Gambrill State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.51 km

There's so much going on in this park! You can hike, mountain bike or ride a horse, and look out for three stone-walled overlooks. There's also a small, seasonal campground, a handful of camping cabins, and picnic shelters for rent.

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9.95 km

Frederick Watershed Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The "Shed" is an incredibly challenging playground for mountain bikers. There are miles of rocky singletrack. A huge grin in your face is guaranteed if you love technical challenges.

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24.1 km

Gambrill State Park

Highlight • Forest

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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27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

3.15 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

5.95 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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