The Nose
Frederick · Maryland
0.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
0.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Conditions
Cloudy0.2" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 20% rain chance, winds near 16 mph
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About This Trail
Bike optimized trail. Hybrid build - upper part is hand built by volunteers., Loam tread through hardwood and mountain laurel. Lower portion is machine built combo of flow and rocks. Lower portion intersects Three Saws trail. Part of a RTP grant project.
Mountain Biking in Frederick
Frederick is one of the mountain biking hubs in Maryland, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Nose as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Blue Square
Trail Width
Standard Singletrack
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The Nose FAQ
Where is The Nose?
The Nose 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 The Nose?
The Nose is 0.6 miles long, rated blue square, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 6 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for The Nose?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 20% rain chance, winds near 16 mph.
What other mountain bike trails are near The Nose?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Frederick include Key Hiway, Lake edge, VW Trail, 3 Saws, Albatross. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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