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5 miles
Elevation Gain
600 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Forest
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Added by Brad Duncan
Easy access and parking at Catoctin Mountain make this an easy to locate day trip. Parking throughout the park offers visitors the option to piece together their hikes based on ability, landmarks, and distance.
Chimney Rock is the quintessential breathtaking view that makes a hike worthwhile. By parking at the most northeast parking lot on the trail map you are able to include the sweeping views of Thurmont Vista, and Wolf Rock on your way to Chimney Rock. Highly recommend visiting in the fall, and on weekdays if possible, as the park is popular and can become very crowded.
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Kelly Stewart
2/1/2026
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Amazing Views
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Kelly Stewart
2/1/2026
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Amazing Views
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Stephen Catalano
8/14/2020
Winter hike
This was super pleasant during the winter. It wasn't too cold (although pretty windy up top, so layer up) and I'd done the hike ...
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Zachary Lydon
4/24/2017
Very Good Hike Near D.C.
Close proximity to D.C. and fantastic views! The last section on the way back to the visitors center is probably the most tiring part ...
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b416e7c483a5f0a0ced4592da7e77f73
7/5/2016
Great Views
Fun looped trail, all of the way around to see all vistas and waterfall is about 8 miles total. Some area are available now ...
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Meredith Steward
6/6/2016
Worth The Drive
We started from the visitors center and because of all of the rain the beginning part of the trail is some-what washed away. ...
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Kristen May
1/16/2016
This is definitely my favorite hike in this park, the views from Chimney Rock are very beautiful. I always try and go on a ...
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