Catoctin: Wolf/Chimney Rocks & Falls: Slightly Strenuous 5.5 or 8 Mile Options

The Catoctin Hike:

The trail starts out with a fairly steep climb from the Visitor's Center. The first hike lasts approximately 3 hours and includes Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock, and the Thurmont Vista. Experience outstanding views from Wolf and Chimney Rocks. This Trail is considered moderate to slightly difficult with a steep climb. Second option includes a walk to Cunningham Falls from the visitors center. Great views of the falls from the observation area. This hike has outstanding views from Wolf and Chimney Rocks.

Parking: The Visitor Center lot has limited parking. Plenty of Parking available on the shoulder of Rt 77 on both sides about a block or two from the Visitor Center.

Greg's Cell: 443-794-0683

Bring plenty of water and food for lunch/snacks

Dogs Allowed

Directions:

VISITOR CENTER DIRECTIONS:

For GPS Use Only: the Street Address of the Visitor Center is 14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD. This is NOT a mailing address. The Park mailing address is: Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.

From Baltimore, MD Take I695 beltway to I70 West to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 North to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign says Catoctin Mountain Park. Travel approximately 3 miles west on 77 and turn right onto Park Central Road. The Visitor Center is on the right.

Detour: Rt 77 temporarily closed from Rt 15 to Visitor Center.
Before the Rt 77 exit, get in the Left hand lane and make a left at Cunningham Falls/Manor Hill Area sign and proceed to 15 South. Alternative: Directly before RT 77, take the Tippin Dr Exit and proceed to 15 South. In either case, make a Right at Catoctin Hollow Rd. Dead Ends into Rt 77. Make a Right at Rt 77 and in about 100 yards a left into the Visitor Center. Detour adds no more than 5 - 10 minutes.

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