3.6 mi
Distance
968 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 38m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Catoctin Trail to Black Trail Loop is a loop trail in Gambrill State Park, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 3.6 miles long and gains 968 feet. The nearest town is Frederick, Maryland, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 416 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 496 ft |
| End | 3.6 mi | 416 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Source of truth
- Gambrill State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Frederick, MD · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Frederick County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Gambrill State Park · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(301) 271-7574
- Address:8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick, MD 21702 · MD
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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