Brad Duncan
Hike Chimney Rock at Catoctin Mountain Park
Thurmont, Maryland
4.2
5 mi
/ 600 ft gain
Chimney Rock is the quintessential breathtaking view that makes a hike worthwhile. By parking at the most northeast parking lot on the trail map you are able to include the sweeping views of Thurmont Vista, and Wolf Rock on your way to Chimney Rock. Highly recommend visiting in the fall, and on weekdays if possible, as the park is popular and can become very crowded.
Orkney Springs Trail
Basye, Virginia
4.94 mi
/ 1440 ft gain
Easy to get to from Bryce resort, Orkney Springs Trail is a moderate to challenging trail. It starts with an easy trail through the woods but does get very steep in mile 2 in what seems like a very rocky dried-out river bed. There is a spectacular view around mile 2. If that's what you’re after you can turn around there. If you continue on you’ll go up another steep grade and then the trial see...
Community
© 2024 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy