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Saving the views for the end


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5.5

Miles

8.8

KM

Loop

1,587' 484 m

High

881' 269 m

Low

1,051' 320 m

Up

1,051' 320 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

40%

Max Grade (22°)
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This hike is a roughly 6 mile loop that saves the best viewpoints for the second half.

Description

Starts at the Charcoal Trail parking lot, making the Charcoal historical loop an option to get in another half mile. Descends down to the visitor center, which has bathroom facilities, before working back up the three nice viewpoints - Castle Rock, Wolf Rock, and the Thurmont Overview

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Guy Montgomery

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Signage at Vistor Center Trailhead.
Nov 15, 2016 near Thurmont, MD
Chimney Rock
Nov 15, 2016 near Thurmont, MD
Signage at Park HQ Parking Area/Trailhead.
Nov 15, 2016 near Thurmont, MD
The view from Chimney Rock in Catoctin
Apr 2, 2020 near Thurmont, MD
Wolf Rock.
Nov 15, 2016 near Thurmont, MD
Beginning of descent to Route 77.
Nov 15, 2016 near Thurmont, MD

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