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

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United States

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Frederick County

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

Moderate

3.2

(25)

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

03:15

10.6km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Frederick City Watershed

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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737 m

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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6.81 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.

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8.26 km

Gambrill State Park

Highlight • Forest

There are a network of trails around the Gambrill State Park. They mostly consist of several steep rocky slopes with wide, smooth, level areas to recover. You'll be running through …

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10.1 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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10.4 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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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

1.07 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

184 m

177 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 9 June

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

North Frederick Overlook

Gambrill State Park

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High Knob

Frederick Overlook

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