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Cindy S
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03/18/2018
After parking at the parking lot near Hunting Creek Lake, cross the street to find this sign.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
Follow the red blazes up the mountain. This trail is steep and has many switchbacks, so keep an eye out for the blazes.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
Check out the view as you catch your breath after making it up that hill.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
Once you reach the top of the Old Misery Trail, make a right onto Catoctin Trail to reach Cat Rock.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
The trail is well marked.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
You will reach the summit of Cat Rock.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
For those who like to rock scramble, the view from the top of Cat Rocks is spectacular.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
The view from Cat Rock.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
A view from the top of Cat Rock. Hawks love to play in the wind.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
Cat Rock is surrounded by woods.
Cindy S
Photo Date:
03/18/2018
Careful on the rocks, however. There are deep crevices, and they are very uneven.