Tell Your FriendsCatoctin Mountain Park
Catoctin's diverse cultural resources provide several vignettes of our nation's history in one small location. Native Americans quarried rhyolite for the production of lithic tools. A charcoal and iron industry is still visible today, along with smaller industries including farms, sawmills, and an old moonshine still. Historic structures and products of the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps, along with the site of our nation's first Job Corps Center, are tangible reminders of the capability of vigorous youth programs to strengthen the nation’s economic and social fabric. The totality of resources found in Catoctin Mountain Park reflects much of the early fabric of our country.
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.
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Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Experiences
A First Hike: 36 years later
Thirty six years ago, my parents -- John and Sharon Kennedy -- took me to Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland for my very first hike. We 'hiked' together to the charcoal exhibit. In October 2008, my parents and I again went to Catoctin, but this time it was to take my son Alexander on his very …
