The best hiking trails in Frederick County
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What to expect
Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Frederick County, Maryland. The Wolf Rock and Chimney Rock via Gateway Trail is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Appalachian Trail from Wolfville Crossing and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail - Point of Rocks. The longest trail is the Monument Knob via Appalachian Trail at 34.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Hamburg Road Out and Back at 360 m. Get off line access to Restaurant, Peak, Shelter, and Fastfood locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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