Hikes near Frederick County
Frederick County sits in Maryland, United States. MR. ALPS lists 9 waymarked hiking trails starting from or crossing the area, 70 km of marked route in total. They run from 2 km to 42.5 km, the longest being Catoctin National Recreation Trail. 4 of them record their elevation gain, between 86 m and 1486 m.
The trail network at a glance
- Waymarked trails
- 9
- Total marked distance
- 70 km
- Shortest route
- 2 km
- Longest route
- 42.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 86–1486 m (on 4 trails)
- Route maps available
- on 4 trails
Walking times are estimates calculated from distance and elevation gain using Naismith's rule, and exclude stops.
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Catoctin National Recreation Trail
This trail traverses Gambrill State Park, the Frederick City Watershed, Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain National Park.
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Black Locust Trail
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Green Ash Trail
Visitors seeking an adventure love this trail. There are several steep slopes and very little level ground, making this trail a challenge.
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Yellow Poplar Trail
The longest of the Gambrill trails, this trail is only moderately difficult. Enjoy the view from North Frederick Overlook as you continue north along a moderately sloped ridgeline walk.
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Wayne's Trail
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Vandal
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Buck Flats Trail
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Upper Ridge Trail
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Death March
More hiking near Frederick County
Other walking bases within 40 km of Frederick County, each with its own trail list:
- Liberty Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania — 7 trails, 33.4 km away
- Montgomery County, Maryland — 15 trails, 39.7 km away