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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

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3.0

(6)

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

01:40

16.2km

430m

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: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.29 km for 131 m

After 5.01 km for 280 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.

Tip by

2.78 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.

Tip by

12.6 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.

Tip by

13.7 km

Magic Rocks

Highlight • Trail

It's definitely a technical trail, very rocky and dedicated to the upper intermediate skills riders.

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14.2 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.

Tip by

16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.28 km

927 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

2.28 km

685 m

639 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Monday 13 July

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