Owen's Creek Loop Hike - 7 miles, Catoctin Mtn. Park

Owen's Creek area is a favorite west side destination of Catoctin Mtn. Park, known for its beautiful forests and running creek and less visitors! We will hike from the Owen's Creek Picnic area through the campground onto the Deerfield Nature loop, which ascends and connects to an arm of the Catoctin National Recreation Trail (commonly referred to as the Catoctin Trail). We will follow the Catoctin Trail out to the Adirondack shelters (our lunch and turn around location), circling back on CNRT and returning to the Owen's Creek Picnic Area. The natural trail varies from rocky to smooth and is often leaf covered. We will cover approximately 7 miles and 1,200 ft. elevation at a 2 -2.5mph pace. Please be confident in your hiking abilities for both elevation, speed and varied terrain. This is not a beginners hike.

Sierra Club appreciates a $2 donation to help cover Club costs.

Please bring plenty of water, food for lunch / snacks, appropriate layers of clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, bug spray, sunblock, hiking poles if you use them.

Please allow enough time to check in and sign the liability release form before we take off at 9:30. This is a bit of a drive but well worth the trip!

Hike will cancel for steady rain. Please check comments of this event for updates.