Catoctin Mountain & Cunningham Falls Byway
Deep gorge climb tracking Big Hunting Creek into Catoctin Mountain Park near Camp David. Features tight technical switchbacks under thick forest canopy, wooden covered bridges in Thurmont, and the cascading waters of Cunningham Falls.
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Dramatic 19th-century mountain water gap where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers roar together through towering slate cliffs. A timeless historic enclave filled with Civil War lore, John Brown's fort, and red-brick armory buildings nestled in the shadow of Maryland Heights.
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How many curves and miles is Catoctin Mountain & Cunningham Falls Byway? ▼
Catoctin Mountain & Cunningham Falls Byway spans 17.5 miles and packs approximately 68 curves (3.9 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 480 ft - 1,620 ft (Catoctin Crest) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Thurmont, MD (Latitude 39.6226, Longitude -77.4089) and finishes at Smithsburg / Sabillasville, MD (Latitude 39.6545, Longitude -77.5744).
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