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Catoctin Mountain Park
Things To Do
Wildlife watching (woodpecker), hiking (Chimney Rock) and cabin camping (Camp Misty Mount) are just a few things to do in Catoctin Mountain Park.
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Wildlife watching, hiking, and scenic drives,are just a few of the opportunities awaiting your discovery.
 
With 25 miles of hiking trails winding through both Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park a variety of experiences are available ranging from easy to strenuous, many leading to outstanding scenic vistas. The roads of Catoctin Mountain Park offer scenic driving all year; but, portions of Park Central Road and Manahan Road are closed in winter. Camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, fly-fishing, cross country skiing are all available at Catoctin Mountain Park.
Red Squirrel  

Did You Know?
There are 4 types of squirrels found in Catoctin Mountain Park. The largest is the Fox Squirrel, the most common the Grey Squirrel. The Red Squirrel is known for being very vocal and the Flying Squirrel really only glides.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST