Wolf Rock is a rock formation in the shape of a wolf. It is part of the Weverton Formation, deposited as sand 550 million years ago.
Caution: the rock can be slippery when wet.
The name Cat Rock is thought to come from its resemblance to a cat or lynx sightings. The summit is made up of an outcrop of quartzite. From up here there is a spectacular view of the park.
The Monocacy River is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River. It spans 58 miles and is the largest Maryland tributary to the Potomac. The river was designated as a State Scenic River in 1974.