Map showing the hiking trail. The text on the map is as follows.
Trail Name: Gateway Trail, Distance: 3.9 Miles, Color of Blaze: White Rectangle, Estimate Time: 2 1/2+ Hours, Difficulty: Strenuous, Description: Accessible from the Visitor Center, Park Headquarters, or from the Lewis Property Parking Area, the Gateway Trail in Catoctin Mountain Park offers a challenging hike through rocky and hilly terrain. Coming from the Lewis Property Parking Area, one if offered the opportunity to parallel Big Hunting Creek or to summit the mountain near Chimney Rock. Alternatively, the Gateway Trail can lead you off park lands and into the community of Thurmont. Note: The Lewis Property Parking Area is closed during the winter season.
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Thurmont, Catoctin Mountain Park, Frederick County, Maryland Latitude: 39.6501007080078, Longitude: -77.4636001586914
https://www.nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
10/16/2023 | Current as of October 16, 2023
10/16/2023
This map was the map on the official trails page for Catoctin Mountain Park's hiking page on October 16, 2023. Refer to the hiking trails page on NPS.gov or using the official NPS mobile app.
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