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Saw Mill Trail

The Saw Mill Trail at Catoctin Mountain Park in Sabillasville, Maryland is a short 0.3 mile walk from the parking area over the an old saw mill. This trail is also a popular fishing trail and there's a boardwalk that leads over the creek, so you can fish anytime; however, if you're trout fishing, the daily limit is 2.

Camping: While camping is not allowed on this trail in particular, Owen's Creek campground sits at the end of this trail - reservations are required.
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Know Before You Go

  • Saw Mill Trail is a short, 0.3-mile trail in Catoctin Mountain Park, Sabillasville, MD, leading to an old sawmill site.
  • The trail is popular for fishing and includes a boardwalk over the creek, with a trout limit of 2.
  • Camping is not permitted directly on the Saw Mill Trail, but Owen's Creek Campground is nearby and requires reservations.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
31'
Rating
0.0
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Added
March 11, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Tonight
Low 67°F
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Total Change
18 ft.
5 m
Ascent
31 ft.
9 m
Descent
31 ft.
9 m

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  1. Parking

    39.658706, -77.483426
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.658706, -77.483426
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  3. Old lumber mill

    39.659583, -77.484314
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    Old lumber mill

  4. Old lumber mill

    39.659603, -77.484306
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    Old lumber mill
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  1. Parking

    39.658706, -77.483426
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.658706, -77.483426
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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Boardwalk

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