The Gambrill Mill Trail is a wonderful 0.5-mile walk through history, and provides, depending on the season, dividends to those who use it. During the spring and summer, the trail is alive with a wide variety of wildflowers. During the fall the sounds of ducks and geese, are framed in the brilliant colors of changing leaves along along the Monocacy River and Bush Creek. You will find wayside exhibits along the trail to help you understand the battle.

Directions: From Frederick, MD, (From the South) Travel Interstate 270, take Exit 26 (Urbana). Turn left onto Rt. 80 and proceed 0.2 mile to the stop sign. Turn left onto Rt. 355 North. The Gambrill Mill Trail is located adjacent to the park visitor center. The Gambrill Mill Visitor Center is located 3.7 miles north on Rt. 355.

Elevation: 500 feet

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Distance: 0.5 miles

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Easy

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