Hike to Chimney Rock: The Orange Blazed Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
Chimney Rock reaches a maximum elevation of 1419 ft and Wolf Rock has an elevation of 1401 ft. Great for a romantic hike for that offers opportunities to get back in touch with nature and time to reflect on natures peacefulness and beauty.
Visit Chimney Rock Along every hill and in every bend in the trail, a new experience, a new beauty, a new connection to Nature, waits for you at Catoctin Mountain Park. This semi-strenuous trail begins and ends at the East Corner of the paved parking area by the Visitor Center. The hike is 3.9 miles round trip and provides stunning views of the mountains from the top of Chimney Rock. This loop is the most strenuous trail in our park as the trail is steep, narrow and at times can be slippery. The actual trail at times can be hard to identify so follow the map closely; it is designated by an orange blaze. A trail map and compass are advised. This trail features two of the most well known rock formations at Catoctin Mountain Park: Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock. Each of these rock formations are great places to stop and enjoy lunch or just take in the scenery. Chimney Rock reaches a maximum elevation of 1419 ft and Wolf Rock has an elevation of 1401 ft.
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2-4 Hours
From Parking Lot at Park Headquarters (off Md. 77) Est. Time 0.2 M to Trailhead intersection (moderate incline) 10 minutes 1.1 M to Chimney Rock (steep, narrow incline) 35 minutes 0.5 M to Wolf Rock (moderate incline) 15 minutes 0.6 M to Wolf Rock Parking Lot (moderate incline) 25 minutes 1.1 M to Parking lot at HQ (steep downhill) 35 minutes Total: 3.5 Miles, 2 Hours
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.
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Chimney Rock Trail This trail is not wheelchair accessible.
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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