20-30 MinutesFee applies
Charcoal Exhibit Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
This one-half mile loop trail will take you along several exhibits and displays that will tell the story of the once thriving charcoal making industry on the mountain.
Towards the end of the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, the mountain was lit up by the fires of charcoal hearths. A thriving charcoal industry once existed on the mountain with colliers all across the mountainside tending to charcoal hearths in order to provide fuel for the iron furnace at the base of the mountain. With life-size exhibits and wayside panels, the Charcoal Exhibit Trail provides a glimpse into the lives of those who worked in the charcoal industry.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingIndustryhistorycharcoal industry
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Duration
20-30 Minutes
Duration Details
0.5 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
The charcoal 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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Charcoal Exhibit Trail