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Summary: This trail is a moderate climb up a nicely wooded mountain. Like other hikes in the area you will see an abundance of metabasalt rock formations as you hike up the mountain towards the quartzite summit, though here they are less spectacular than for instance the Cliff Trail to Cunningham Falls. The climb was a challenge for my 8 year old but not too dififcult to prevent us from making reasonable time. And there were plenty of interesting finds along the way. Listen carefully at .47 miles and you may hear an underground spring as it bubbles under some surface rocks. Upon reaching Cat Rock climb carefully to the top, there are few deep crevices but the view is worth the effort. Looking at a bearing of about 210° you'll see Bob's Hill, the final destination of the trail if you choose to continue the journey. If not, a short trek along the continuation trail will at least afford you a nice snack on plenty of plump juicy blueberries (July-August). Trailhead: The trailhead is located in the Cunningham Falls State Park, but outside the main entrance. To reach the trailhead take route 15 towards Thurmont where you will pick up 77 West. About 1.6 miles on the left will be a small parking area where the trailhead is located. If you reach the main entrance for either Cunningham or Catoctin National Park you have gone to far. (Lat:39.62578 Lon:-77.44085) Trail Guides for Bobs Trail - Cat Rock: Cunningham Falls State Park Trail Guide by MD DNR (MD DNR) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 301-271-7574 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Talbert, who has posted 20 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by VK on 5/16/2007 It was lots of fun! My friends and I had a great time hiking and looking at the woods ans rocks. Though, it was tiering. I would suggest to get a good nights sleep the day before and don't carry too much. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maryland Hiking, Maryland Trails, Maryland Hikes, Frederick County Hiking, Frederick County Trails, Frederick County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||