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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Indian Springs

North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Indian Springs

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3.1

(10)

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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Indian Springs

02:41

39.5km

1,030m

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 right next to a parking lot.

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 10.0 km for 181 m

After 11.1 km for 682 m

After 29.7 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.0 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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10.7 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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11.5 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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12.9 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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29.4 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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29.7 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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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

9.89 km

748 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

14.3 km

985 m

247 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 26 July

29°C

18°C

66 %

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North Frederick Overlook – Gambrill State Park loop from Indian Springs

North Frederick Overlook

Gambrill State Park

Gambrill State Park

Gambrill State Park

High Knob

Frederick Overlook

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