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Hamburg Road – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

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Hamburg Road – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

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(7653)

19,280

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Hamburg Road – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

06:10

88.2km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 64.5 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.17 km

Frederick

Highlight • Settlement

Frederick is part of the Washington-Baltimore urban area. With a long history as a crossroads, it is home to a number of monuments and places to visit.

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7.43 km

Whittier Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Whittier Lake Park is a beautiful slice of nature and is an ideal place to stop and relax mid-ride. There are tables to sit at and even a gazebo if you need shelter. It's a popular fishing spot too.

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14.0 km

Hamburg Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hamburg Road passes through the Frederick Municipal Forest in Frederick, Maryland. This scenic winding road is a great place to ride through the dense woods all seasons, but is especially …

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62.4 km

Gambrill State Park

Highlight • Forest

Gambrill State Park is situated on Catoctin Mountain outside Frederick. The park is renowned for its spectacular views of the surrounding area, as well as its hiking and biking trails.

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63.7 km

Gambrill State Park

Nature Reserve

64.5 km

North Frederick Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gambrill State Park's North Frederick Overlook is a little-known point that gives incredible views east of Catoctin Mountain.

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65.5 km

High Knob

Highlight • Summit

High Knob is the highest point in the Gambrill State Park. It's a great place to stop and catch your breath on a run, where you can enjoy views stretching across Frederick and Middletown.

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87.8 km

Carroll Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are a number of pedestrian footbridges that reach over the Carroll Creek in Frederick, but this is a particularly pretty one.

The stone bridge is covered in carvings and …

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88.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.0 km

19.2 km

2.35 km

277 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.0 km

19.6 km

2.25 km

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 11 May

19°C

9°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Hamburg Road – Gambrill State Park loop from Frederick

Frederick

Whittier Lake Park

Hamburg Road

Gambrill State Park

North Frederick Overlook

High Knob

Carroll Creek Bridge

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