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

Mountain biking trails

United States

Maryland

Frederick County

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

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

01:41

16.3km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.29 km for 131 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.17 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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2.78 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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12.7 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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13.8 km

Magic Rocks

Highlight • Trail

It's definitely a technical trail, very rocky and dedicated to the upper intermediate skills riders.

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14.4 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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16.3 km

End point

Parking

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