Catoctin Mountain Park · MD
Hog Rock Nature Trail
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Today
Great day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 45 min of daylight — You need at least 46 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.46 mi
- Elevation gain
- 61 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6437, -77.4613 — MD.
Park
Part of Catoctin Mountain Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Hog Rock Nature Trail?
Hog Rock Nature Trail is a 0.46-mile route with 61 feet of elevation gain. 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 Hog Rock Nature Trail?
Hog Rock Nature 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 Hog Rock Nature Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Hog Rock Nature Trail is in Catoctin Mountain Park, which is managed by the National Park Service. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the live NPS alerts API for this park unit. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.