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    The ultimate adventure guide

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    After parking at the parking lot near Hunting Creek Lake, cross the street to find this sign.
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    Follow the red blazes up the mountain. This trail is steep and has many switchbacks, so keep an eye out for the blazes.
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    Check out the view as you catch your breath after making it up that hill.
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    Once you reach the top of the Old Misery Trail, make a right onto Catoctin Trail to reach Cat Rock.
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    The trail is well marked.
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    You will reach the summit of Cat Rock.
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    For those who like to rock scramble, the view from the top of Cat Rocks is spectacular.
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    The view from Cat Rock.
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    A view from the top of Cat Rock. Hawks love to play in the wind.
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    Cat Rock is surrounded by woods.
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    Careful on the rocks, however. There are deep crevices, and they are very uneven.

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