30-45 MinutesFee applies
Brown's Farm Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
The Brown's Farm Trail is a mostly flat, half-mile loop trail that passes through several different forest ecosystems and the remains of an early 1900s farmstead.
The ecosystem (community of plants, animals, and other living things, even bacteria) continues to change today. The National Park Service carefully monitors deer populations, because too many deer and too few predators can harm the forest's young plants. Hikers and picnickers bring invasive plants without knowing: non-native seeds hitchhike on pant legs and car tires. As you walk along the Brown's Farm Trail, take a moment to look, listen, and breathe in the fresh air, because tomorrow or next year, it will be different.
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingForests and Woodlands
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Duration
30-45 Minutes
Duration Details
0.4 miles
Fees
Admission to the park is FREE, but for those who qualify, Senior Passes, Military Passes, Access Passes, and Every Kid in a Park passes are available at the visitor center.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Th Brown's Farm Trail is not wheelchair accessible.
Pets
Yes — If you hike with your pet in Catoctin Mountain Park, it must be on a leash 6 feet or less. This is to protect you, your dog and the wildlife and plants in the park. To be safe, you need to walk, not run, because there are tree roots and rocks on the trails and someone could get hurt if he/she goes too quickly.
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Brown's Farm Trail