Catoctin Trail

Long ridgeline traverse through Catoctin Mountain Park forests and overlooks.

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Length

26.2 mi

Difficulty

County

frederick

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Steeper Catoctin route to dramatic Cat Rock overlooks.

Wooded ridge climb to one of the park's classic high points.

Short interpretive waterfall walk in the Catoctin area.

Long ridgeline traverse through Catoctin Mountain Park forests and overlooks. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland wave 2 launch set.

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Coordinates: 39.6337415, -77.4494438

Start from the primary trailhead for Catoctin Trail in FREDERICK County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Steeper Catoctin route to dramatic Cat Rock overlooks.

Wooded ridge climb to one of the park's classic high points.

Short interpretive waterfall walk in the Catoctin area.

Classic Catoctin loop with rock formations and elevation gain.

Short family-friendly hike to a Catoctin rock outcrop viewpoint.

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