more stats
605 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,627 ft
Altitude min
1,645 ft
Altitude max
1,630 ft
Altitude start
1,627 ft
Altitude end
-0.518%
Grade
-7.442%
Grade max
10.997%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
375 ft
Distance down
00:06:40
Avg time

Capitol Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354582 in Trail Running
    • #152004 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #653 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,830 in Trail Running
    • #1,155 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

A big pile of boulders on top of a hill in the center of the watershed. Only ridden from Newberg to Iceberg (west then south). FYI this trail was originally named "F2".

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: May 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capitol Hill located?
      Capitol Hill is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.55765, -77.47293.
      ▼ How hard is Capitol Hill?
      Capitol Hill is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.518%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capitol Hill?
      Capitol Hill has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,627 ft to 1,645 ft.
      ▼ Is Capitol Hill a point to point trail?
      Capitol Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Capitol Hill?
      Capitol Hill is 605 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capitol Hill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capitol Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Capitol Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capitol Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capitol Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Capitol Hill. The trail is 605 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capitol Hill?
      Capitol Hill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 227 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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