Frederick County, Maryland, United States
25.3 miles (40.6 km) · 3,709 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Catoctin National Scenic Trail (MD) is a 25.3 mile point-to-point route located in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The route climbs 3,709 feet and descends 3,544 feet. The longest climb spans 3.4 miles with 90 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 151 feet per mile. 74% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 9.6 puts it in the top 37.63% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Maryland.
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