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SaveFrederick trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often rocky, faint trail and machine-built. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Frederick Watershed and Gambrill State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
114 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
13 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
109 trails
- Trail Running
109 trails
Region Details
- 15
- 2
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- 57
- 17
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Nov 2, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 121
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 114
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 109
- Trails Trail Running
- 109
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Total Distance
- 116 miles
- Total Descent
- 22,856 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,608 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,839 ft
- Reports
- 1,821
- Photos
- 265
- Completed Counter
- 38,513
Articles
Race Report: The Rain Soaked 2026 Shed Enduro
Aug 7, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Seven stages and roughly 5,200 feet of descending at Maryland’s Frederick Watershed and Gambrill State Park.
Race Report: 2019 Sheduro Race Report - Frederick Watershed, Maryland
Aug 22, 2019 from pinkbike.com
One of the rockiest trail systems on the East Coast had record attendance during the 2019 Bike Doctor Sheduro
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Frederick Watershed
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Gambrill State Park
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Popular Frederick Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 681 ft • 1,450 •
Machine built, bike focused, multi-use trail. Bi-directional, Opened for use in Oct. 2019. Part of a Recreation Trails Program grant project. Climbing access from the bottom of the mountain to more gravity focused trails.
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 2,028 ft • 51 ft • 1,320 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 1,265 •
Machine built flow trail with multiple berms, gaps and tables. Part of a Recreation Trails Program grant project. Closed when conditions are soft or wet.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,939 ft • 97 ft • 1,165 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 121 ft • 939 •
Used to be a more difficult trail before someone cut down some of the trees in the tightest sections (curse you, tree cutter). Not to be confused with knucklebuster 2. Some technical sections and fun rock features. Overall a fun trail...
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3,461 ft • 87 ft • 862 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary with a 87 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,816 ft • 78 ft • 858 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 78 ft green climb. It features berm and drop. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 3,018 ft • 0 ft • 805 •
Not much to say, loose and jenky chunky rocks -- pick your line and speed and blast into a creek ending...if i's hot, jump in.
Frederick Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 864 ft • 2 • Loop •
This loop features the best of Gambrill State Park. And doing it this way as a figure eight maximizes the...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 933 ft • 5 • Loop •
This is a loop that will challenge your descending skills on Drops and Reanimator, and then challenge your...
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,502 ft • 36 • Loop •
The blue zones. Hamburg lot to Volkswagon, Knucklebuster, Monarch, Huggy Bear, Lawnmower, Three Saws, and...
9 miles • 1,470 ft • 6 •
Meet at Hamburg top lot. Still Shed newbie-friendly, but chunkier & rowdier. Must have bike handling...
7 miles • 1,089 ft • 4 •
Meet at Hamburg top lot. Still Shed newbie-friendly, but chunkier & rowdier. Must have bike handling...
7 miles • 790 ft • 7 •
Start: Hamburg Top Lot • 7 miles • 755 ft, Most Casual, must have basic bike handling skills and some...
Photos of Frederick Mountain Bike
Videos of Frederick Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lower Volkswagon | Oct 28, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | FrankcHT7tb | ||
| Knucklebuster | Oct 28, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2026 | Dry | FrankcHT7tb | ||
| Killer Bee | Oct 28, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/New_York) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | FrankcHT7tb | ||
| Catoctin Trail | Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | dl-nordeng | ||
| Rocky-Stream Bed Trail | Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | dl-nordeng | ||
| The Nose | Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | dl-nordeng | ||
| Three Saws | Oct 10, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/New_York) Oct 10, 2026 | Ideal | dl-nordeng | ||
| Lawnmower | Oct 3, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York) Oct 3, 2026 | Ideal | mzS1M07c | ||
| Stoner Road | Oct 3, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York) Oct 3, 2026 | Dry | mzS1M07c | ||
| Boundary Line | Oct 3, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York) Oct 3, 2026 | Ideal | mzS1M07c |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| moonglowss1 | wishlist | route | activity #107177406 and 1 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 6:13am 2 days |
| Leonnpy0yp | ridden | trail | activity #107042452 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 3:11pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| R4hHRQ | wishlist | route | activity #106909666 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 3:31am Oct 31, 2026 |
| Andygreenspan | wishlist | route | activity #106785283 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| atedesco | wishlist | route | activity #106784779 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 7:10pm Oct 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Several great slabs on this one | Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:01am Sep 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great tech trail!! | Sep 26, 2026 @ 7:33pm Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great tech trail | Sep 26, 2026 @ 7:32pm Sep 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Bring your long travel bikes! This one is a... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 10:44am Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Steepest trail in the shed | Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:44pm Aug 24, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails216 awarded -
10 Blue Trails752 awarded -
10 Black Trails215 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k158 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge213 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge12 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 114 | 98 miles | 20,233 ft | 50 miles | 1,558 ft | #544 | #3 | 254 | 1,821 | 62 | 32,165 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 394 ft | 2 miles | 1,276 ft | #7,378 | #30 | 1,451 | 4 | 1,859 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 22 miles | 1,699 ft | 8 miles | 1,463 ft | #2,342 | #3 | 119 | 130 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 18 miles | 1,657 ft | 6 miles | 1,066 ft | #3,427 | #7 | 139 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 22 miles | 4,685 ft | 12 miles | 1,010 ft | #1,983 | #4 | 443 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 23 miles | 2,749 ft | 10 miles | 1,161 ft | #1,903 | #4 | 232 | 5 | |||
| Hike | 109 | 107 miles | 17,323 ft | 50 miles | 1,608 ft | #628 | #1 | 11 | 1,714 | 3 | 1,621 | |
| Trail Running | 109 | 107 miles | 17,323 ft | 50 miles | 1,608 ft | #600 | #1 | 1,714 | 11 | 905 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 10 miles | 640 ft | 3 miles | 984 ft | 231 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Frederick?
Frederick has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Frederick?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Frederick are:
- Three Saws (4.7/5)
- Boundary Line (4.5/5)
- Kubla Khan (4.5/5)
- Vandal (4.5/5)
- Super Steep (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Frederick?
There are 14 parking locations listed in Frederick. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Frederick?
The longest trail in Frederick is Catoctin Trail at 12.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Frederick?
The best hiking trails in Frederick are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Frederick?
The best trail running trails in Frederick are:
- Middletown Park Trail Shred
- Carroll Creek Path
- Three Saws
- Rock Creek Trail
- Good Neighbors (Catoctin Blue)
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How many trails are in Frederick?
Frederick has a total of 121 trails. Of those, 114 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Frederick to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Frederick?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Frederick is Catoctin Trail with 1,675 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Frederick?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Frederick is Catoctin Trail with 1,782 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Frederick?
Frederick supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Frederick?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Frederick is Salamander Connector with an average grade of 12.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Frederick?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Frederick. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Frederick?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Frederick are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Frederick?
The overall region status for Frederick is Clear / Green. Out of 98 trails:
- Clear / Green: 80
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Frederick?
Yes, Frederick supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Frederick that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Frederick?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Frederick are: View all mountain biking routes in Frederick.
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What is the highest summit in Frederick?
The highest summit in Frederick is Salamander Rock at 1,844 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Frederick?
The most popular Strava segments in Frederick are:
- Three Saws Climb (3,112 athletes)
- rocks? (2,387 athletes)
- Training climb1 (2,287 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Frederick?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Frederick. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Frederick.
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What trails are closed in Frederick?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Frederick. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 80
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Frederick?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Frederick. View all adaptive trails in Frederick for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Frederick?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Frederick are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Frederick?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Frederick are:
- Green Stones (5/5)
- Connector (0/5)
- Connector (4/5)
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