Catoctin Mountain Range ... Hiking North & South on the Catoctin Trail
Pond #4
Pond #4 can be seen from its south side not far from from the Catoctin Trail. From the trail we heard what sounded like ducks quacking, but when we got down to the water's edge, we discovered it was actually wood frogs looking for froggy love and to start the next generation of wood frogs.
Here is a closer view of the intrepid frogs searching frantically for love.
The Catoctin Trail passes over this creek that feeds Pond #4 from the south.
Here is a view of the north side of Pond #4, and the creek that drains it.
Just north of Pond #4 is a sign indicating distance to and from Gambrill State Park and the Manor Area, so you can feel like you are making progress as you hike along.

To Frederick Municipal Forest