This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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3,025 ft
Distance
-294 ft
Descent
00:18:26
Avg time
-296 ft
Altitude change
981 ft
Altitude min
1,278 ft
Altitude max
1,277 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
2,835 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:18:26
Avg time

Reanimator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Frederick

Trail has been closed by the land manager due to sensitive habitat.
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A fun tech trail with some drops and rocks a-plenty. Small river crossing at bottom of trail.

Tags
Creek crossingDrops

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 5, 2026
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Reanimator Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2022 @ 3:14pm
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Jul 30, 2022 @ 6:07am
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Jun 26, 2022 @ 7:25am
Jun 26, 2022
 Get it while you can!
May 27, 2022 @ 5:42am
May 27, 2022
Apr 22, 2022 @ 6:22am
Apr 22, 2022
 Still Open! Ride it before the city closes it!
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Status:
on Aug 3, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.58 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Dec 28, 2020 @ 5:54pm
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      Dec 28, 2020 @ 5:54pm
      Dec 28, 2020
      River or creek 1

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      Reanimator
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      7:44 | 577 | Jan 9, 2021 , Frederick
      Frederick Watershed: Second Attempt on Reanimator
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      13:27 | 1129 | Aug 2, 2019 , Frederick

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      Big Hamburg day
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      30
      Loop A 6
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      nbaunsgaard
      Super fun slabs with technical line choices. At the top it is more up and down but at the bottom it gets into the fun downhills. Super fun slabs and different line choices. Be careful in the wet because the slabs get super slick and the creek crossing at the bottom gets very, very deep. One of my favorites at the shed.
      BenReohr
      Reanimator Trail is probably my favorite downhill run in the shed including the newer entry further up fishing creek road. Reanimator has a few relatively small (for the shed) well built drops, some smaller slabs and requires some technical finesse in places. Everything is very doable for the advance rider.
      scotmtbbeta scotmtbbeta
      This is amazing, its like a trials trail Downhill run.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Reanimator located?
      Reanimator is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.53485, -77.48044.
      ▼ How hard is Reanimator?
      Reanimator is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Reanimator?
      The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 981 ft to 1,278 ft.
      ▼ Is Reanimator a point to point trail?
      Yes, Reanimator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Reanimator?
      Reanimator is 3,025 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Reanimator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Reanimator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Reanimator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Reanimator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Reanimator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Reanimator. The trail is 3,025 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Reanimator?
      Reanimator is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 965 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 936 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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