I had a nice time running here today. There are plenty of connecting trails and paths, with a few entry points, so you’ve certainly got your choice.I got a late start in the day and originally intended to do a trail at Gambrill but the lots were full so I drove a little farther and found myself with plenty of options.I’d give four stars for one reason alone - the trails are not marked well at all, where they separate and converge. The paths are well worn and indicate the direction easily but I think it would be really easy to get turned around or accidentally circle yourself. I ran the red loop twice, and then hiked the blue around a little, until I was ready to leave. I use GPS watch and offline maps for my runs so this didn’t give me any trouble, but I do suggest coming prepared for that.The trail areas that I was on were fairly rocky but I wouldn’t stretch to call it technical. The red didn’t have too much difficulty in the way of gains and drops either, but the blue has a nice climb just before a nice clearing opens up, if you’re going clockwise. For enjoyability in general, I’d give it a 4/5 - easy spot to run, IMO.It was not very crowded either. There were plenty of people around but I hardly ran in to anyone, and most of the time I had that sweet, sweet isolation - so it’s great for that!Do recommend.

Refreshing as always. Sure wish people would learn to respect the space and not litter.

Great place to hike, run, and mountain bike. The trail network is extensive. There are several places to park. The entire area is very clean and well preserved. You can catch the Catoctin Trail at a few different locations. No fees to enter!

Must visit mountain bike trails for experienced riders. Multiple loop and downhill trails. Recommend riding with other riders especially for first time visit. Biking Bad with TC.

Great place for road and mountain bicycling. Also for hiking in shade.It’s not as polished as Gambrill which is nice in a sense.

Lots of good hiking trails, but a map is recommended to avoid getting lost.

Fun stuff, I wouldnt recommend beginners.

The most beautiful forest Ive ever seen. Clean, beautiful park. Really enjoyed myself at the overlook!!!

I love this forest! I lived in Gaithersburg, but four years ago I lived to Frederick. Many people we know go and pick up drinking water near there. About a month ago my mom and I saw that many people were hiking and one day we decided to go and check it out. It was amazinggg!!! Since that day we go almost every weekend.

Great mtb trails. Park seemed clean and well maintained

Really fun advanced level mountain biking trail in scenic area

It is a lot of water places to get a fresh bath and it is very good for exercise a lot of walking and climbing the mountain

Watershed has awesomeness of mtbin

Gorgeous scenery and great paths.

BEWARE: Make sure you have maps this place is difficult to navigate. It is an awesome place for solitude, and the hikes are much better enjoyed as a journey rather than any destination in the park (there are little to no traditional hiking end points). So if youre coming to see nature, this is the place for you, wonderful flora and fauna everywhere.

Loved it .. we hiked on and off trail ..

Absolutely love this trail. The scenery is amazing, and there is miles of off-road trails. Frederick Municipal Forest is strategically placed very close to Frederick, which is great if you just want to get out of the city and experience beautiful mother nature!

Awesome area - great place to get out and enjoy nature

Great MTB Trails!

Beautiful trails, just watch out for broken glass

Best mountain biking in maryland

Just love the woods.

Beautiful park, 4wd access roads are closed, gates everywhere.

Beautiful and clean trails

I went hiking there with a group and we had a wonderful time. There are many beautiful stream crossings and views. Lots of challenging sections (hills) and the park is well maintained ...

I spend a lot of time in the Frederick Watershed mountain biking. Lots of good trails for good bikes.

Awesome..

Great bike trails

Beautiful public forest with trails of varying difficulty. Most parking is small pulloffs on the side of the road. Trails are not all well-marked and there arent paper maps available, so downloading a trail map app would be a good idea if you want to take full advantage of the trails.

Frederick Municipal Forest ( Frederick Watershed) has some of the best mountain biking in MD! The area has a multitude of trail that can keep a biker ocupide all day. The trails are mostly technical but a few are supper flowy and fast. The park has multiple freeride trails ranging from intermediate to basically a pro-line. I have biked from Germantown to deep Creek and this place is something else. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Great trails

Stunning place

Love is Place beautiful awesome cant beat it

2019 Bike Doctor Sheduro mtb race. Steep, techy, gnarly with massive rock gardens. Oh, and tons of climbing. The shed is rough af but will definitely level up your mtb skills with practice.

Very peaceful place to go out and enjoy nature.

Great hiking and mountain biking

A great place for hiking. Love the natural sites and feel closer to nature. A good spot for meditation

Take a map. Good parking and no bathrooms

Natures Best

Loved it, the scenery was amazing

Amazing place to hike!

Great place to get away from things for a while.

This place is awesome!!! nice trail to hike, attractive place for mountain bikers. Has natural spring spout spring

This place is huge, and there are miles of trail options for hikers and mountain bikers. Unfortunately, there isnt a map of the forest available.

Beautiful!

Close to Frederick & enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers & trail runners.

Beautiful and peaceful!

If you like really rocky trails, and want to feel far away from everything. Local hunting and MTB favorite.

Great place for mountain biking and hiking.

Variety of trails

Cool place

Some of the best mountain biking in the area. Very technical and challenging trails.

Awesome trails for hiking.

Pretty streams

Sick, absolutely sick!

Awesome trails, love the fresh water springs

Fun and beautiful sights!

Some great mountain biking.

Great scenic areas

Wow, the views from here are amazing.

Awesime place for hiking, MTB, and seasonal hunting.

Great for the outdoors lovers.

Relaxing