The best MTB trails in Frederick County

The Sherando Park bike trails are a semi-newly constructed network of mountain biking trails. The paths are also open to foot traffic and are mostly beginner to intermediate in difficulty. There are some areas with bumpy terrain and some hills, but the trail network really is meant more for flowy loops than challenging climbs and technical terrain. The trails are also uni-directional for riding, so make sure to follow the direction arrows out on the paths.

Cacapon Mountain Overlook is one of the most popular viewpoints in the entirety of Cacapon Resort State Park. There is an observation platform with a railing that looks out over the mountains. There is even an informational placard that tells you a bit about what you are looking at.

The Overlook Trail shares a path with the park road that leads up to the observation platform at the Cacapon Mountain Overlook and Prospect Rock Trailhead. The roadway gets steeper as it gets closer to the top and deteriorates from pavement to gravel as it approaches the upper trailhead. Be ready to move for other trail users if you are one of the faster bikes on the trail.

Prospect Rock is a rocky outcrop along the ridge that offers some views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The popular "Prospect Overlook" is a nearby highway pull-off, too, but you actually have to work to get to this view. There are a few different trails and service roads that ultimately lead up to the ridge, but the Prospect North Trail is the most popularly used route, and is a great double-track trail for all ability levels.

If you are looking for a weekend getaway at a resort with great views and activities for everyone, give consideration to Capacon Resort State Park. Open year-round, the park covers over 6,000 wooded acres and offers several options for lodging. Visitors may participate in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, and more. The park was initially constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, but additions and renovations continued throughout the decades.

If you are looking for a weekend getaway at a resort with great views and activities for everyone, give consideration to Cacapon Resort State Park. Open year-round, the park covers over 6,000 wooded acres and offers several options for lodging. Visitors may participate in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, and more. The park was initially constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, but additions and renovations continued throughout the decades.