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Frederick Municipal Forest – Hamburg Road loop from Small Dirt Area

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Frederick County

Frederick Municipal Forest – Hamburg Road loop from Small Dirt Area

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2.8

(16)

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Frederick Municipal Forest – Hamburg Road loop from Small Dirt Area

05:13

56.1km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.6 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.3 km

Ruins of the Old Fire Lookout Station

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

As you venture along this trail, you'll discover remnants of the old fire lookout station, which was constructed in the 1930s. This station was part of a statewide effort to prevent and combat wildfires in the area.

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19.2 km

Whiskey Springs Pond

Highlight • Lake

The area is very solitary, featuring a peaceful and picturesque pond that was dug during the depression era to serve as a fire pond. While exploring, be vigilant for bears and other wildlife that may be present in the vicinity.

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40.7 km

View from White Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once here, you'll encounter sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Take a moment to marvel at the rock formations that gave this place with its name.

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40.8 km

White Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once here, you'll encounter sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Take a moment to marvel at the rock formations that gave this place with its name.

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45.8 km

Frederick Municipal Forest

Highlight • Forest

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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46.4 km

Frederick Municipal Forest

Highlight • Forest

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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49.8 km

Frederick City Watershed

Nature Reserve

53.8 km

Hamburg Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hamburg Road passes through the Frederick Municipal Forest in Frederick, Maryland. This scenic winding road is a great place to ride through the dense woods all seasons, but is especially …

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56.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

6.86 km

5.08 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

35.2 km

12.7 km

7.93 km

377 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

30°C

20°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Frederick Municipal Forest – Hamburg Road loop from Small Dirt Area

Ruins of the Old Fire Lookout Station

Whiskey Springs Pond

View from White Rock

White Rock Viewpoint

Frederick Municipal Forest

Frederick Municipal Forest

Hamburg Road

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