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Catocin Mountain Park in Maryland was originally
intended to be recreational camps for federal employees. One of the
camps ultimately became the Presidential retreat Camp David. Unsurprisingly
the Presidential retreat isn’t accessible to the general public,
but the forests of Catoctin Mountain Park offer visitors a variety of
outdoor adventure opportunities.
There are a wide range of experiences to be had within the 25 miles
of hiking trails traversing both Catoctin Mountain Park and nearby Cunningham
Falls State Park, from painless paths to terrible treks, though hikes
of various difficulty-levels still lead to outstanding scenic views.
Catoctin Mountain Park’s roads offer scenic driving opportunities
year-round except for the portions of Park Central Road and Manahan
Road that are closed during the winter. In addition, camping, wildlife
observation, fly-fishing, cross country skiing can all be enjoyed at
Catoctin Mountain Park.
Catoctin Mountain Park also offers an array of educational programs
for 1st through 7th graders. Just call the Visitor Center ((301) 663-9388)
to learn more. Additionally, the park offers a summer program called
"Misty Mount Kids" at Camp Misty Mount for visitors staying
at Camp Misty Mount. |
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