Gambrill State Park – North Frederick Overlook loop from Fort Detrick

Gambrill State Park – North Frederick Overlook loop from Fort Detrick

Moderate

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Gambrill State Park – North Frederick Overlook loop from Fort Detrick

01:39

28.0km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 16.0 km for 102 m

After 17.3 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.90 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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13.9 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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15.4 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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16.0 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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17.0 km

High Knob

Highlight • Summit

High Knob is the highest point in the Gambrill State Park. It's a great place to stop and catch your breath on a run, where you can enjoy views stretching across Frederick and Middletown.

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17.4 km

Frederick Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a superb lookout offering views of the eastern landscape and sky from the Gambrill State Park. The lookout features a massive stone staircase and lookout and is popular for weddings.

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28.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

3.51 km

205 m

100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km