Catoctin Mountain Park
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Park Closure · Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures October 2 and 3, 2026
Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed from approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, October 2. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026. All trails, parking lots and public use areas will remain open. Park Central Road will be closed between the Hog Rock Parking Lot and the Camp Greentop entrance.
More information
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/cato
- Location
- Catoctin Mountain Park (39.651, -77.464)
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Passport stamp locations
- Camp Misty Mount
- Visitor Center
Hours
Catoctin Mountain Parktoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
Hiking trails and parking areas are open year round, dawn to dusk, but may close as a result of security or safety concerns. Consult the park's website for updates: http://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm. The visitor center, camps, and campgrounds have separate hours. Please see descriptions for those facilities elsewhere.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
1
- Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Chimney Rock & Wolf Rock Trail Loop2–3 hours · 5 stops
This 3.9 mile loop traverses the most difficult sections of trail in the park and allows hikers to experience the impressive views and geological formations at Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock.
Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, & Blue Ridge Summit Trail Loop2–3 hours · 5 stops
This loop is a moderate hike with uphill and downhill sections of the trail that include moderate to steep inclines. This trail is the longest loop (without making any variations) and features Maryland’s largest cascading waterfall at 78 feet and two stunning vistas. The Hog Rock Vista is the highest elevation overlook on any of the trails/loops reaching 1610 ft. Expect hills, uneven surfaces, and rocky terrain along this loop trail. Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock, & Hog Rock formations are pet free areas.
Deerfield Nature Trail: A Story of Natural Resources30–60 minutes · 16 stops
The Deerfield Nature Trail takes you through a rich cultural history from American Indians gathering resources for stone tools to early European settlers homesteading in the area to start a new life. This 1.3 mile loop trail will reflect on the resources that were used to help people survive and thrive.
Ever-Changing Ecosystems: Brown's Farm Trail Loop
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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