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Reviews — 6
This place was beautiful, peaceful, and serene. You better be in shape though. Climbing up there is not for the weak.
Very pretty, clean park. Great for hiking, weekdays are the best no one there. Can get crowded on the weekends but is big enough it’s not too bad.
Catoctin mountain Park is a great spot with a decent variety of terrain and views. Hikes are pleasant, well marked, and not difficult, and they have free, level 2 charging, in the park. There is a ranger station with friendly, knowledgeable rangers and volunteers, maps, pictures, and useful information. They also sell annual passes.
We int need to hike the thurston-griggs trail but it was closed for the season. Instead we tried this nearby trail. The trail was in great condition. It's well marked and clear of snow.
Great views, about an hour from Gaithersburg. Good hiking shoes recommended, for sure as some trails are rocky. The trails are, for the most part, well marked. FYI - they have a really nice visitors center, too.
Excellent National Park site. Great trails, picnic areas. Scenic views, phenominal outdoor education programs especially for fourth graders!