Hike in Catoctin

We love this trail and the fact that there is a fun playground not to far away is a huge bonus.
When the leaves are changing and falling it is the perfect time to go because it is just the absolute epitome of Autumn. So we usually go with the Martin Family too and make it a fun little day in the mountain air. You can just smell the cool Fall air and the crisp crunchy leaves, and the smoky fires in the distance. It is one of my favorite times of the year. And brings back so many memories of hiking this very trail as a kid.
I love going when it isn't very popular and we get the trail all to ourselves. Of course we didn't get that lucky, but it was still a wonderful little adventure in the land of leaves.

Bunny ears

And this playground is a hidden treasure and is always empty. 

They love having the free reign on it when our hike is over and we are ready to exhaust all the leftover energy and when we are wiped we head out for a Friendly dinner on the way home.
Definitely one of those perfect days.