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Little Bennett Loop Trail
Longer loop through quiet forest and stream valleys.
Schaeffer Farm White Trail
Rolling singletrack network route popular with hikers and runners.
Seneca Creek Greenway Trail
Long greenway hike with creek crossings and wooded corridors.
About This Trail
The 5.5-mile Northern Peaks Trail loops across three rocky summits on Maryland’s iconic monadnock, with a detour to White Rocks overlooking the Frederick Valley. Steep, root-covered terrain rewards hikers with panoramic ridgeline views just an hour from Washington, DC.
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Nearby Trails
Little Bennett Loop Trail
Longer loop through quiet forest and stream valleys.
Schaeffer Farm White Trail
Rolling singletrack network route popular with hikers and runners.
Seneca Creek Greenway Trail
Long greenway hike with creek crossings and wooded corridors.
Monocacy Battlefield Loop Trail
Historic battlefield loop with open fields and river access.
Annapolis Rock Trail
Appalachian Trail route to broad cliff-top sunset views.
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