Frederick County, Maryland
642 hiking & walking trails · 16parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 33 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County is home to 642 mapped hiking trails and 16 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 33 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Frederick County
Up to 216 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Frederick County
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9 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Frederick County
Sample Trails in Frederick County
Curated Guides for Frederick County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Frederick County, Maryland?
Yes — we have 642 mapped hiking and walking trails in Frederick County, Maryland, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Frederick County, Maryland?
Old Misery Trail near Thurmont is rated hard — the toughest classification among Frederick County, Maryland's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Frederick County, Maryland for families?
19th Corps Entrenchments Trail near Middletown is one of the best family picks in Frederick County, Maryland — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Frederick County, Maryland?
Each of the 642 trails in Frederick County, Maryland has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Frederick County, Maryland?
Frederick County, Maryland has 16 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Frederick County, Maryland?
Yes — 2 of Frederick County, Maryland's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is CAMP MISTY MOUNT with 29 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Frederick County, Maryland?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Maryland for more options beyond Frederick County, Maryland.
Hiking guides for Maryland
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Frederick County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Maryland, Ranked
Maryland's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMaryland's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Maryland trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Maryland
Ten gentle, well-marked Maryland trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Maryland
Maryland's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Maryland
Federal parks and recreation areas in Maryland ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Maryland: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Maryland's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.