How many hiking trails are listed near Frederick?

The directory currently includes 88 quality-checked routes near Frederick, covering 710 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Frederick?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Catoctin National Recreation Trail and ADT - Maryland - Seg 4 before choosing.

When should you hike near Frederick?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Frederick?

47 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Frederick” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 40 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Frederick?

Sidewalk - W 2nd Street is the nearest mapped route, about 1.5 km from the city centre.

Maryland, United States

Hiking trails near Frederick

88 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Frederick, Maryland, United States. Together their route lines cover 710 km. The average route is 8.1 km with 117 m (384 ft) of recorded ascent.

88
Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 47
Easy routes: 1.5 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 47 easy (53%), 36 moderate (41%) and 5 hard or expert (6%). 20 routes (23%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (9), panoramic viewpoint (5), waterfall (2), river (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 564 m (1,850 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, Catoctin National Recreation Trail, ADT - Maryland - Seg 4 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.1 km

Overlook Cliff Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

35 m

Blue Ridge Summit Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Catoctin National Recreation Trail	42.8 km	1,151 m	11 hr	Point to point
Appalachian Trail	64.0 km	1,488 m	17 hr	Point to point
ADT - Maryland - Seg 4	268 km	193 m	63 hr	Point to point
Overlook Cliff Trail	1.1 km	36 m	17 min	Point to point
Blue Ridge Summit Trail	2.8 km	35 m	38 min	Point to point
Cliff Trail	1.1 km	101 m	23 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.