Cat Rock & Bobs Hill Natural Area
About the Business
Cat Rock & Bobs Hill Natural Area is a park and tourist attraction located on Catoctin Hollow Road in Thurmont, Maryland, United States. Visitors can enjoy a vigorous hike up the slope of Catoctin Mountain to the summit of Cat Rock, which offers breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Frederick Valley. The quartzite outcrop at the peak features jagged cliffs and giant boulders, creating a network of caves and crevices. The surrounding forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including American black bears, bobcats, and the endangered Allegheny Woodrat. The area is also important for its geological significance, with quartzite rocks dating back 500 million years to the Cambrian Period. Visitors can access the park via MD 77 and enjoy the natural beauty of this unique area.
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Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, United States
Reviews
"This is an easy hike to get here with a bit of scrambling to get to the top of Cat Rock. The views from there are amazing and are truly worth it."
"Location takes you to the side of the road not a parking lot. Beautiful views and streams"
"Nice hiking option with strenuous portions and a great overlook at about 1.5 miles. Very rocky and well traveled trail"
"I hiked up from bobs to cat rock. The first mile up to bobs is steep and a workout but well marked. Once you get to bobs you have two very nice overlook options. The hike to cat rock is about to 2 miles and mostly flat. It is more of a scrambling hill so be prepared."
"One of the best trails in the park! This 3 mile round trip hike can be enjoyed year round. I left from the Manor area parking lot off RT15 and made it back in a few hours. A lot more time would have been great so I could have enjoyed the scenery a little more but I was racing to beat darkness (October) at 7pm. Overall great experience. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes/boots."
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