Parts Of Catoctin Mountain Park To Close This Weekend

The National Park Service says it’s due to increased security.Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center (Photo from Catoctin Mt. Park’s website)Thurmont, Md (KM) Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed this weekend due to security reasons.The National Park Service says the closure will begin on Friday, July 26th at about 3:00 PM, and end on Sunday, July 28th at about 6:00 PM.Park Central Road between Thurmont Vista and the Camp Greentop entrance will be closed. Trails to Hog Rock Overlook and Blue Ridge Summit Vista will also be closed.  All other trails and roads will remain open.The parking lost at the visitor center will be open but may fill up early in the day. Park Service officials say additional parking is available on the west side of the park at Camp Round Meadow and the Owens Creek picnic area. Trail maps are available trailheads throughout the part.For more information on the availability of park services, call 301-663-9388,or go on line to www.nps,gov/cato.The Camp David Presidential Retreat is located within Catoctin Mountain Park.By Kevin McManus