Orienteering

Orienteering post standing in the woods. The number four is on the post
Orienteering Post

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Compass on an orienteering map.
Compass and Map are loaned to visitors during the Orienteering Course.

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If you would like to practice your orienteering skills, the park maintains an orienteering course that is available for public use. The course is open year-round with recommended use during the winter months (November through mid-April). This recommendation is to lessen the impact on forest vegetation and to reduce the risk of tick exposure. The course is available on a first-come, first-served basis if no advance reservations are made.

The basic orienteering course is located near the park visitor center and consists of 10 points. The first six points (1-6) constitute a loop of approximately 1.5 miles and was designed for the beginner. An additional four points, designated on the map with letters A-D, present a slightly greater challenge.

Previously, there was a second orienteering course located on the west side of the park. It was found to be in need of repair and some of the points needed to be relocated. This page will be updated when that course has reopened.

To find out more information about group reservations contact the visitor center at 301-663-9388 or e-mail us.

This assures that multiple groups will not be using a course at the same time.

 
 
 
 

Last updated: December 8, 2021

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6602 Foxville Road
Thurmont, MD 21788

Phone:

301 663-9388

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