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1.7 miles
Distance
681 ft
Climb
00:24:15
Avg time
681 ft
Altitude change
734 ft
Altitude min
1,415 ft
Altitude max
734 ft
Altitude start
1,414 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
43.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:24:15
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Three Saws Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • AKA
    RTP #1
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3730 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #275 in Trail Running
    • #1315 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

Machine built, bike focused, multi-use trail. Bi-directional, Opened for use in Oct. 2019. Part of a Recreation Trails Program grant project. Climbing access from the bottom of the mountain to more gravity focused trails.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 166 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.69 (20 votes)
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        Directions to three-saws trailhead (39.490410, -77.474240)

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        THREE SAWS || TOP TO BOTTOM || Full Trail...
        8:21 | 153 | Nov 27, 2024 , Frederick
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        17:41 | 399 | Jan 6, 2022 , Frederick
        1st Time @ Frederick Watershed - Three Saws |...
        15:00 | 553 | Sep 15, 2020 , Frederick
        The Shed - Three Saws | CHASING THE LOCAL...
        3:14 | 360 | Sep 15, 2020 , Frederick

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Three Saws

        Where is Three Saws located?
        Three Saws is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.49041, -77.47424.
        How hard is Three Saws?
        Three Saws is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Three Saws?
        Three Saws has 681 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 734 ft to 1,415 ft.
        Is Three Saws a point to point trail?
        Three Saws is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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