The best walks and hikes in Frederick County
4.7
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1,531
hikers
94
hikes
Maryland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Frederick County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Frederick County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
4.8
(13)
153
hikers
1. Sugarloaf Mountain & the Northern Peaks trail loop
11.1km
03:59
350m
350m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(6)
163
hikers
2. Annapolis Rock — South Mountain State Park
8.11km
02:26
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(6)
79
hikers
3. Wolf Rock & Chimney Rock Trail loop — Catoctin Mountain Park
6.22km
01:54
220m
220m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
81
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(2)
47
hikers
5. Blue Ridge Summit Vista via Hog Rock Loop — Catoctin Mountain Park
7.49km
02:22
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(3)
30
hikers
6. Mountain Loop Trail via West View
6.08km
01:48
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
25
hikers
7. Cunningham Falls via Cliff Trail — Catoctin Mountain Park
2.12km
00:38
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
28
hikers
8. Washington Monument via Appalachian Trail
10.5km
03:08
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
18
hikers
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
17
hikers
10. Yellow Poplar Trail loop — Gambrill State Park
10.9km
03:06
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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