Name: Catoctin National Scenic Trail
Rating: 4.3

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“A long distance hiking/biking trail along Catoctin Mountain”

— Luke AT

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The trail traverses mostly through the hardwood forest, profuse with mountain laurel on Catoctin Mountain and passes through Gambrills State Park, the Frederick Municipal Watershed, Cunningham Falls State Park, and Catoctin Mountain Park.

Although the trail lacks many outstanding features other than the White Rocks Overlook, spur trails lead to a number of other beautiful vistas, following along Fishing Creek before coming near to Cunningham Falls.

Camping is only permitted at organized campgrounds in the parks.

From the trail's northern terminus is a 2-mile road connection to the Appalachian Trail: Wolfsville Road to Pen Mar Park section.

Contacts

Local Club: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

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Trail Ratings

4.3 from 8 votes

#1

in Gambrill State Park

#4816

Overall

4.3 from 8 votes

5 Star		38%
4 Star		50%
3 Star		13%
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#1

in Gambrill State Park

#99

in Maryland

#4,816

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View from White Rocks overlook

Black Rock Overlook

Signpost indicating the end of Cat Rock Trail a…

Steep ascent!

Trail views from Cunningham Falls State Park

Steep descent at start.

Fording the first stream after coming down from…

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Ridgeway Forge
Pensylvania

Ridgeway Forge Pensylvania

This trail is grueling, if nothing else. It winds its way through the wilderness, across mountains and streams. Be aware that this crosses many creeks, which if there has been rain, are overflowing. The center section south of White Rocks lack good blazes, especially at intersections. Do not attempt this trail if you are a beginner. It is a very difficult trail physically. Oct 1, 2018

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Length 26.3 Miles 42.3 Kilometers	3,856' 1,175 m Ascent -3,637' -1,108 m Descent
5% Avg Grade (3°) 37% Max Grade (20°)	1,770' 539 m High 633' 193 m Low

Catoctin National Scenic Trail

Length

26.3 Miles 42.3 Kilometers

3,856' 1,175 m

-3,637' -1,108 m

5%

37%

1,770' 539 m

633' 193 m

Shared By Luke AT

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