The best running trails in Frederick County
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112
runs
Last updated: November 11, 2025
19
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1. Point of Rocks to Monocacy Aqueduct run via C&O Canal Trail
20.8km
02:08
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
18
runners
2. Annapolis Rock run via Appalachian Trail — South Mountain State Park
8.10km
01:05
220m
220m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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17
runners
3. Carroll Creek running loop
5.51km
00:34
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
15
runners
4. Sugarloaf Mountain and Northern Peaks running loop
11.0km
01:48
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
13
runners
5. Brunswick to Harpers Ferry run via C&O Canal Trail
19.5km
02:12
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
runners
6. Black Rock via Appalachian Trail run — South Mountain State Park
11.1km
01:26
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
8. Wolf Rock & Chimney Rock running loop — Catoctin Mountain Park
6.25km
00:52
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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9. Mountain Loop Trail running loop via West View
6.12km
00:49
170m
170m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3
runners
10. Gambrill State Park running loop via High Knob
4.19km
00:35
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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