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3,973 ft
Distance
-678 ft
Descent
00:12:50
Avg time
-678 ft
Altitude change
855 ft
Altitude min
1,533 ft
Altitude max
1,533 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade
-55%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
3,819 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:12:50
Avg time

Evolution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

Just legit DH and Freeride

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 29, 2025
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on Feb 4, 2024
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Evolution located?
      Evolution is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.52603, -77.4832.
      ▼ How hard is Evolution?
      Evolution is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Evolution?
      The trail has 678 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 855 ft to 1,533 ft.
      ▼ Is Evolution a point to point trail?
      Yes, Evolution is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Evolution?
      Evolution is 3,973 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Evolution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Evolution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Evolution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evolution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Evolution?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Evolution. The trail is 3,973 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Evolution?
      Evolution is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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