Place

Deerfield Nature Trail Stop 5: Owens Creek

A brown wooden sign reading
Take a moment to listen to Owens Creek wind through the forest.

NPS Photo/Conrad Provan

Quick Facts
Owens Creek flows across the western side of Catoctin Mountain Park and is the centerpiece of the Deerfield Nature Trail. Its clear freshwater has been a valuable resource for American Indians, native plants and animals, and European settlers alike.

Catoctin Mountain Park

Last updated: April 30, 2021