We'll meet up at the Falls Nature Trailhead across from the Catoctin Mountain Park (CMP) Visitor Center and, starting here, will do a loop that combines parts of all of the three major loops in CMP.  First, we'll follow the Falls Nature Trail west to Cunningham Falls, then continue north to Hog Rock Vista.  From Hog Rock, we'll continue northward (just east of the Camp David presidential retreat) to the Blue Ridge Summit overlook.  Then we'll turn east and head to the Thurmont vista, before heading south and down to Wolf Rock, perhaps the most photographed spot in CMP.  From there, we'll pass the CVP HQ and then turn west and back towards the CMP Visitor Center where we began. 

Total mileage is 8.0 miles.  The hike should take about 5 hours, so I expect a return to the starting point at about 3.30PM.

Participants should check the weather forecast for Thurmont, MD, and dress accordingly, including wearing sturdy boots or hiking shoes.  They should also plan on bringing lunch, water, and whatever snacks they wish to enjoy during the hike.

Catoctin Mountain Park (CMP) is just west of Thurmont, MD.  From Washington, follow I-270 to Frederick, then U.S. 15 North to Thurmont, then state highway 77 west to the CMP Visitor Center.  From Baltimore, follow I-70 to Frederick, then U.S. 15 to highway 77.  The trainlead (for Falls Nature Trail) is across from the CMP Visitor Center.  We will meet at the trailhead at 10.30AM.