Gambrill State Park Mountain Bike Trail in Thurmont, Maryland

A person wearing a helmet and gloves is standing on a stone ledge with a mountain bike, surrounded by lush greenery. The individual is dressed in a white shirt and black shorts, focusing on maintaining balance while positioned on the edge. Gambrill State Park mountain bike trail.

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Level: Advanced

Length: 30 mi (48.3 km)

Surface: Singletrack

Configuration: Loop

Elevation: +891/ -858 ft

Total: 216 riders

Mountain Biking Gambrill State Park

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#4 of 99 mountain bike trails in Maryland

#367 in the world

All trails begin at the Trailhead Parking Lot on the east side of Gambrill Park Road (about half-way up the mountain between the Rock Run area and the High Knob area, on the right side of the road). All trails are day use only ñ there is no overnight parking. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, April to October, and 10 a.m. to sunset, November to March. All Maryland State Forests and Parks are trash free. Please carry out what you carry in.
All trails, except the Catoctin Trail, are loop trails, and return to the Trailhead Lot. All trails, except the White Oak Trail, are open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Please respect other trail users.

First added by getonthetrail on Sep 9, 2004. Last updated Apr 30, 2020. → add an update

Before you go

Drinking water: unknown
Lift service: unknown
Night riding: unknown
Pump track: unknown
Restrooms: unknown
Fat bike grooming: unknown
E-bikes allowed: unknown
Fee required: unknown

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Getting there

Route to Trailhead with Google Maps

From Washington: Take I-270 north to Frederick, which transitions into U.S. Route 15, and continue to Route 40 west (West Patrick Street). Exit to the I-70 west/Route 40 split, bear right and continue on Route 40. Turn right on Gambrill Park Road and follow one mile to the Rock Run Area entrance on your left to reach the campground. Continue on Gambrill Park Road to reach the trail parking lot and to the top of the mountain to reach the scenic overlooks, pavilions and the Tea Room. From Baltimore: Take I-70 west to Frederick and follow to U.S. Route 15 and then to Route 40 west exit. Follow Route 40 west to Gambrill Park Road on your right as above. From Pennsylvania: Take U.S. 15 south to Frederick. Take Route 40 west exit and follow to Gambrill Park Road on your right as above. From Hagerstown: Take I-70 east to Myersville Maryland Route 17 exit (exit #42). Turn left on Route 17 and follow through Myersville to Route 40. Turn right on Route 40 and continue to Gambrill Park Road on your left. Turn left and proceed one mile to the park. Gambrill State Park c/o Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road Thurmont, Md 21702 (301) 271-7574 Call 1-888-432-CAMP(2267) for reservations

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