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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

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Road cycling routes
United States
Maryland
Frederick County
Frederick

North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

Hard

3.1

(2)

74

riders

North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

05:13

85.2km

1,600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 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 15.0 km for 181 m

After 16.1 km for 682 m

After 28.7 km for 2.22 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.1 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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2

15.0 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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3

15.7 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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4

16.5 km

Gambrill State Park

Highlight • Forest

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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5

17.9 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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6

68.5 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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7

84.8 km

Carroll Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are a number of pedestrian footbridges that reach over the Carroll Creek in Frederick, but this is a particularly pretty one.

The stone bridge is covered in carvings and …

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B

85.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

22.7 km

3.34 km

2.36 km

830 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

22.0 km

3.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

30°C

22°C

96 %

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