Welcome to the Mountain Club of Maryland

Our members lead hikes every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Other Club activities include backpacking, camping, canoe/kayak trips and trail work. Founded in 1934 to help build the Appalachian Trail, the Club is currently one of 31 clubs that maintain the AT for all to enjoy. Members also support trail work in Patapsco Valley State Park.

A trail surrounded by grass and tall trees on either side

Upcoming Hikes

We hike year-round in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Some hikes and other outdoor activities reach into southern New Jersey and Delaware. Trips are rated by distance and difficulty, and are led by experienced leaders.

See below for a sample of three upcoming hikes.
Click on “view all hikes” for many more!

Upcoming Hikes

Sunday
March 15, 2026 | 9:30AM
HO. CO. CONSERVANCY DOWNRIVER – 8M
8.0 Miles, Moderate Difficulty
Hike Leader: Jim Koury
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Wednesday
March 18, 2026 | 8:15AM
CARDEROCK / GREAT FALLS TRAILS – 13H
13.0 Miles
Hike Leader: Bill Saunders
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Wednesday
March 18, 2026 | 9:00AM
WOODSTOCK INN TO CHEVROLET LOOP – 8M
8.0 Miles, Moderate Difficulty
Hike Leader: Jennifer Dress
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See Where We’ve Been

Click on a photo to see an enlarged image and the date of the hike. If you have taken a photo on a hike, send the photo by email to webmaster@mcomd.org with the name and the date of the hike.

To view more photos from other Mountain Club hikes: