Frederick City Watershed, Maryland, United States
23.1 miles (37.2 km) · 3,997 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Catoctin National Recreation Trail is a 23.1 mile point-to-point route located in Frederick City Watershed, Maryland, United States. The route climbs 3,997 feet and descends 4,226 feet. The most significant ascent covers 2.8 miles and gains 983 feet. Vertical rate measures 175 feet of gain per mile. 61% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 69.14th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Maryland.
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