The longest of the Gambrill trails, this trail is only moderately difficult. Enjoy the view from North Frederick Overlook as you continue north along a moderately sloped ridgeline walk.
OSM map layer · LineString
39.48, -77.50 · rel 11711395
39.48, -77.50 · rel 11711395
Yellow Poplar Trail
11,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Maryland · 39.48°N ·
77.50°W
11,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
1× Water
1× summit
North Frederick Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bootjack Spring
Water ·
106 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Frederick Overlook
viewpoint ·
81 m off route
8,2 km
69%
Middletown Overlook
viewpoint ·
97 m off route
11,9 km
100%
High Knob
summit ·
196 m off route
11,9 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Yellow Poplar Trail is 11.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Yellow Poplar Trail takes approximately 2h 58min to complete.
No, Yellow Poplar Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Yellow Poplar Trail starts near coordinates 39.4622, -77.4913.
Yellow Poplar Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Yellow Poplar Trail is maintained and managed by Maryland Department of Natural Resources.