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Catoctin Mountain Park
Plan Your Visit
 
A visitor enjoys hiking in Catoctin Mountain Park during fall color.
Photo by Park Volunteer Ron Howard
A visitor enjoys hiking in Catoctin Mountain Park during fall color.
With 25 miles of trails winding through Catoctin Mountain Park a variety of experiences are available ranging from easy to strenuous, many leading to outstanding scenic vistas. The roads of Catoctin Mountain Park offer scenic driving all year; but, portions of Park Central Road and Manahan Road are closed in winter. Camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, fly-fishing, cross country skiing are all available at Catoctin Mountain Park.
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Red Squirrel  

Did You Know?
There are 4 types of squirrels found in Catoctin Mountain Park. The largest is the Fox Squirrel, the most common the Grey Squirrel. The Red Squirrel is known for being very vocal and the Flying Squirrel really only glides.

Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 08:39 EST