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Start at the visitor center; turn right to find the trail.
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Follow the orange blazes.
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Catoctin Mountain Park is very well marked. Follow the trail blazes and signs whenever you get to a crossroads.
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Winter storms left their marks along this path.
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The path can be rocky, but it is still relatively moderate.
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As a bonus, take a detour to see a sweeping view at Blue Ridge Summit Overlook.
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The view at Blue Ridge Summit Overlook.
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For those not looking for a longer hike, there is a parking lot near Hog Rock where you can park.
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This sign greets you as you cross the parking lot to the path to Hog Rock. Pick up a flyer at the beginning of the path and read about each of the nature stops along the way.
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One of the stops.
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A view from the trail.
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Hog Rock is one of the more popular hikes in Catoctin National Park.
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Enjoy the view once you get there. For the loop, follow the trail down the mountain on the other side.
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Once you get to the bottom of the hill, follow the trail back to the visitor center. For a small detour, you can cross the road and visit Cunningham Falls. This offers a separate view from the normal one from Cunningham Falls State Park.