Near Blue Ridge Summit Trail
Blue Ridge Lookout
Near Blue Ridge Summit Trail
Wolf Rock / Chimney Rock pull-off parking area.
Near Blue Ridge Summit Trail
Signage at Vistor Center Trailhead.
Near Blue Ridge Summit Trail
Signage at Vistor Center Trailhead.
Near Blue Ridge Summit Trail
Red blazes of this section of trail.

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Blue Ridge Summit Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A rolling trail through dense hardwood forests to stunning views atop Blue Ridge Summit.
2
mi
Distance
142
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.04mi
Distance
142ft
Elevation Gain
749ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,558ft
High Point
933ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hop on the Blue Ridge Summit Trail for a pleasant half-day trek through established hardwood forests in the heart of Catoctin Mountain Park. Starting at the Hog Rock Parking Area, the trail meanders through rolling terrain for about a half mile before reaching the fantastic views atop the Blue Ridge Summit Overlook. From here, the trail descends east bound and down on a mixed tread, passing junctions with the Thurmont Vista Trail and the Wolf Rock / Chimney Rock Trail before reaching the trail's end near the Catoctin Mountain Visitor Center.

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