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1.4 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-316 ft
Descent
00:20:11
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
809 ft
Altitude min
1,098 ft
Altitude max
1,086 ft
Altitude start
809 ft
Altitude end
-3.648%
Grade
-37.483%
Grade max
10.687%
Grade min
1,008 ft
Distance climb
4,326 ft
Distance down
2,256 ft
Distance flat
00:20:11
Avg time

Vandal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #253972 in Trail Running
    • #98426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

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Vandal is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Frederick Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 39 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ideal
Avg: 4.47 (11 votes)
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        Directions to vandal trailhead (39.549910, -77.462790)

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        Routes with this trail

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        S3 Option 4 - Women+ ONLY - Trail Fairy Advanced Shed Quest
        11 miles • 1,138 ft • 6 •
        She Shreds Shed Option 4. Meet bottom of parking areas. Trail Fairy Endurance Enchantment – Longest...
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        S3 Updated Option 4 (only if time))
        10 miles • 1,229 ft • 3 •
        This is the alternate to the alternate of Option 4 LOL. Use this route only if there is time. Adds Pit and .
        12
        Mountaindale/North End Intro
        14 miles • 1,445 ft • 3 •
        Starts with a 4 mile gravel climb to get you to the top, then a rocky XC route on the northern border...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vandal

        ▼ Where is Vandal located?
        Vandal is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.54991, -77.46279.
        ▼ How hard is Vandal?
        Vandal is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.648%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vandal?
        Vandal has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 316 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 809 ft to 1,098 ft.
        ▼ Is Vandal a point to point trail?
        Vandal is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vandal?
        Vandal is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vandal?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vandal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vandal?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vandal are:
        • August (15 activities)
        • April (14 activities)
        • May (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vandal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vandal are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vandal?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Vandal. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Vandal?
        Vandal is a very popular trail. There have been 1,383 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,368 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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