The trail passes through the High Knob scenic area, mixing several steep slopes with fairly level areas.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.47, -77.49 · rel 8335853
39.47, -77.49 · rel 8335853
Black Locust Trail
A 4,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Maryland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Maryland
4,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Water
Middletown Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
High Knob
summit ·
62 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Frederick Overlook
viewpoint ·
136 m off route
0,0 km
0%
North Frederick Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
44 m off route
0,5 km
11%
Bootjack Spring
Water ·
on the route
4,7 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
334 m
–
491 m
0 km
2,4 km
4,7 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
491 m elevation
Quarter of the way
336 m elevation
Halfway
416 m elevation
Three quarters
459 m elevation
Finish
491 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Black Locust Trail is 4.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Black Locust Trail takes approximately 1h 11min to complete.
Yes, Black Locust Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Black Locust Trail starts near coordinates 39.4701, -77.4946.
Black Locust Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Black Locust Trail is maintained and managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.