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1.1 miles
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:13:12
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
1,507 ft
Altitude min
1,614 ft
Altitude max
1,507 ft
Altitude start
1,614 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
2,730 ft
Distance climb
682 ft
Distance down
2,129 ft
Distance flat
00:13:12
Avg time
Knucklebuster Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFrederick Watershed
Frederick, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerMD DNR
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 and good introduction to the watershed.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 68 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,193 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2026
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(39.513010, -77.482710)
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