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Amy
September 18, 2022
Road cycling
In 1864, the Battle of Monocacy played out on the rolling farmland along the Monocacy River. It's known as the 'battle that saved Washington'. Six trails lead through the woodlands and fields.
The park is open from 7.30 am until sunset Monday to Friday and from 8.30 am on weekends.
The park is open from 7.30 am until sunset Monday to Friday and from 8.30 am on weekends.
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Best routes near Monocacy Battlefield
4.0
(1)
3
riders
30.6km
01:15
100m
100m
Easy 19.0-mile road cycling route through Monocacy National Battlefield, featuring historical sites and gentle elevation gain.
Easy
72.5km
03:59
600m
600m
A difficult 45.1-mile road cycling loop through Frederick County's rolling hills and past historic C&O Canal landmarks like the Monocacy Aqu
Hard
11
riders
53.8km
02:17
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Moderate
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Elevation 90 m
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