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View from Chimney Rock – Cunningham Falls loop from Frank Bentz Pond Fish Management Area

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United States

Maryland

Frederick County

View from Chimney Rock – Cunningham Falls loop from Frank Bentz Pond Fish Management Area

Hard

2.6

(25)

runners

View from Chimney Rock – Cunningham Falls loop from Frank Bentz Pond Fish Management Area

04:36

33.7km

1,020m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cunningham Falls State Park

Catoctin Mountain Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.86 km

View from Chimney Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Chimney Rock there is a beautiful view of Catoctin Mountain Park, well worth all the effort to get there!

Tip by

6.05 km

Blue Ridge Summit Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, you will be treated to stunning views of the Harbaugh Valley and the mountains of southern Pennsylvania.

Tip by

8.79 km

Cunningham Falls Nature Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is one of the most popular routes in the park. It provides a challenging incline and includes some rocky areas, so ensure you are prepared with proper footwear.

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13.8 km

Cat Rock

Highlight • Summit

The name Cat Rock is thought to come from its resemblance to a cat or lynx sightings. The summit is made up of an outcrop of quartzite. From up here there is a spectacular view of the park.

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20.9 km

Cliff Trail, Cunningham Falls State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wide trail has abundant tree cover, providing plenty of shade. There are rocky sections along the way and a decent incline change as you make your way towards Cunningham Falls.

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22.2 km

Cunningham Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a perfect spot to pause, have a picnic, and delight in the falls. It's best to visit after the rainy season when the water levels are higher, making the experience even more enjoyable.

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29.3 km

Thurmont Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thurmont Vista is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the view. The views stretch east across the Frederick Valley and towards the town of Thurmont.

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31.0 km

Wolf Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wolf Rock is a rock formation in the shape of a wolf. It is part of the Weverton Formation, deposited as sand 550 million years ago.
Caution: the rock can be slippery when wet.

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33.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

9.38 km

1.22 km

886 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

2.93 km

1.25 km

744 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 13 August

29°C

20°C

28 %

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View from Chimney Rock – Cunningham Falls loop from Frank Bentz Pond Fish Management Area

View from Chimney Rock

Blue Ridge Summit Vista

Cunningham Falls Nature Trail

Cat Rock

Cliff Trail, Cunningham Falls State Park

Cunningham Falls

Thurmont Vista

Wolf Rock

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