Catoctin Trail

Frederick · Maryland

13.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

2h 26m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
76°
68°
82°
12 mph
Gust27 mph
5:42 AM
8:36 PM
Muddy

0.4" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.43 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours17% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Saturday

a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 6% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Catoctin Trail is a 13.4-mile mountain bike trail near Frederick, Maryland. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 2h 26m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Frederick rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Frederick.

Mountain Biking in Frederick

Frederick is one of the mountain biking hubs in Maryland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Catoctin Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Surface Quality

Extremely Rough

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

Trail Marking

Clearly Marked

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Catoctin Trail FAQ

Where is Catoctin Trail?

Catoctin Trail is a mountain bike trail near Frederick, Maryland. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Catoctin Trail?

Catoctin Trail is 13.4 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 2h 26m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Catoctin Trail?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 6% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Catoctin Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Frederick include Stoner Rd-(Legacy), Lake edge, Blue Connector, VW Trail, 3 Saws. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Catoctin Trail?

Trail marking is listed as clearly marked.

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