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      The Watershed is a treasured jewel to area mountain bikers. It has has fantastic riding opportunities but like Gambrill the trails are rocky and technical. Due to advanced terrain and unmarked, the Watershed is a poor choice for beginners.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Shuttleable: YES
      Parking google parking directions
      Region Details
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      Open on Jan 2, 2019
      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      FBC       (frederickbicyclecoalition.com)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #661
      State Ranking
      #3
      Trails (view details)
      58
      Trails Mountain Bike
      58
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      54
      Trails Trail Running
      54
      Total Distance
      60 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      31 miles
      Total Descent
      13,027 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,089 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,861 ft
      Reports
      194
      Photos
      19
      Ridden Counter
      1,816

      Photos of Frederick Watershed Mountain Bike

      10 |
      Dec 7, 2018 @ 5:57pm
      Dec 7, 2018
      9 |
      Dec 7, 2018 @ 5:55pm
      Dec 7, 2018
      17 |
      Sep 7, 2018 @ 10:08am
      Sep 7, 2018
      16 |
      Sep 7, 2018 @ 10:08am
      Sep 7, 2018
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      Videos of Frederick Watershed Mountain Bike

      BUGS. BRANCHES. SPEED & CHUNKS. SOUNDS...
      3:29 | 452 | May 11, 2017
      Frederick Watershed Freeride
      trail: Lawnmower
      0:46 | 204 | Apr 29, 2017
      Blue down w/ Alvarez
      4:13 | 300 | Mar 11, 2017
      Solo Mission at the top of New Blue
      0:36 | 157 | Jan 31, 2017
      more videos »

      Frederick Watershed Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Mid Level Short Challenge Loop
      		7 miles
      WaterShed Ride from Hamburg Road
      		16 miles
      Short Loop from Hamburg Rd
      		5 miles
      RAMBLA I at the Shed
      		20 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #16960781SurlyRydertrailConnectorKiller Bee Trail
      Jan 9, 2019 @ 10:35am
      Jan 9, 2019
      user #1659296DanErvin88trailSupersweetWish I had checked before heading out today....
      Dec 29, 2018 @ 3:59pm
      Dec 29, 2018
      user #1659296DanErvin88trailSuper SteepLove this trail. Have also heard it called...
      Dec 29, 2018 @ 6:10am
      Dec 29, 2018
      user #1291727gabireltrailNew BergExtremely punchy. Not enjoyable at all
      Dec 27, 2018 @ 10:27am
      Dec 27, 2018
      user #818649SirWilhelmtrailVandalA great tech trail with lots of rocks and some...
      Dec 10, 2018 @ 4:28pm
      Dec 10, 2018
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1419711MikvitaddridelogJan 12, 2019 ride log and 4 more
      Jan 15, 2019 @ 4:10am
      3 days
      user #1293759Howell13addridelogJan 14, 2019 ride log
      Jan 14, 2019 @ 5:36pm
      Jan 14, 2019
      user #1443587Jimlynch21771addridelogJan 12, 2019 ride log
      Jan 14, 2019 @ 4:49am
      Jan 14, 2019
      user #1293759Howell13addridelogJan 12, 2019 ride log
      Jan 12, 2019 @ 4:08pm
      Jan 12, 2019
      user #875954awarizonaaddridelogJan 12, 2019 ride log and 1 more
      Jan 12, 2019 @ 1:30pm
      Jan 12, 2019
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Gambrill State Park 8 4 23.5 km
      Greenbrier State Park 1 3 17.6 km
      Emmitsburg Watershed Trail System 2 2 313.7 km
      Rivers Edge Park15.5 km
      Little Bennett Regional Park 9 619.5 km

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