Cunningham Falls State Park · MD
Cat Rock Trail
A steep, strenuous yellow-blazed climb to Cat Rock, a quartzite outcrop at 1,560 feet with scenic views over the Catoctin Mountains; a rugged alternative to the park's gentle falls trails.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- · 78°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 0 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6223, -77.4425 — MD.
Park
Part of Cunningham Falls State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Cat Rock Trail?
Cat Rock Trail is a 1.5-mile route with 0 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Cat Rock Trail?
Cat Rock Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Cat Rock Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Cat Rock Trail is in Cunningham Falls State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.