Gambrill State Park (Rating: A)
Details
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
Let's enjoy a warm spring day hiking within Gambrill State Park in Maryland! We'll begin the hike by visiting the Middletown Overlook for a wonderful view to the west, and around noon we'll have our lunch break at the North Frederick Viewpoint which has great views to the east. Here are details for the hike:
- Start time: 9:00 a.m.
- Trailhead parking: Gambrill State Park High Knob Area Parking Lot (GPS 39.462917, -77.495356)
- Park entry Fee: $3 per car for Maryland vehicles, $5 for out-of-state
- Distance: 9.3 miles
- Elevation gain: 1,650 feet
- Pace: ~2.5 miles/hour when moving
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/gambrill-yellow-black-red-4588e67
- Leaders: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801
Carpools
The hike leader(s) will meet hikers at the trailhead. Neither the Club nor the hike leader(s) are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
What to bring
Bring a backpack, water, lunch/snacks, sunscreen, hiking poles if you like. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that are suitable for hiking. Dress in layers for the weather including hat, gloves, rain gear as needed.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you intend to bring a dog.
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Park entrance / parking fees
Gambrill State Park charges a day-use admission fee of Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle. Information on Maryland State Park passes is available at the link below.
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkpass.aspx
Weather
Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead from which we start the hike.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.462917&lon=-77.495356
In case of poor or severe weather, this hike will be postponed.