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Gambrill State Park

Maryland · MD

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  • Operator:(301) 271-7574
  • Address:8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick, MD 21702 · MD
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About

A mountain park on the Catoctin ridge with hiking and mountain biking trails, stone overlooks over the valleys, and wooded picnic areas.

Source: dnr.maryland.gov

From Wikipedia

Gambrill State Park is a Maryland state park located on Catoctin Mountain near the city of Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland. The park is known for the dramatic views of the surrounding area that can be seen from stone overlooks built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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Trails

All trails in Gambrill State Park
Black Locust Trail

Black Locust Trail

Frederick2.6 mi640 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Catoctin National Recreation Trail

Catoctin National Recreation Trail

Frederick26.0 mi5,121 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertPoint to Point
Catoctin Trail to Black Trail Loop

Catoctin Trail to Black Trail Loop

Frederick3.6 mi968 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Frederick City Watershed via Catoctin National Recreation Trail

Frederick City Watershed via Catoctin National Recreation Trail

Frederick2.9 mi650 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Gambrill Red Trail

Gambrill Red Trail

Frederick1.0 mi226 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Gambrill State Park Loop

Gambrill State Park Loop

Frederick4.9 mi889 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Gambrill Yellow Trail

Gambrill Yellow Trail

Frederick6.7 mi1,165 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Green Ash Trail

Green Ash Trail

Frederick2.2 mi568 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Red Trail Out of Campground

Red Trail Out of Campground

Frederick1.5 mi459 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
White Oak Trail

White Oak Trail

Frederick0.9 mi102 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

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