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This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields, and forests, and along Deer Creek where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]
Rescheduled from June 29 On this hike, we will explore some of the trails within Susquehanna State Park. Our hike will take us past historic sites, through deep forests and open meadows, and we will finish on a flat section as we hike along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at the historic Rock Run […]
Join us as we explore this new 577-acre preserve that opened in 2022. Our hike will take us through the woods, meadows, along Octoraro Creek, and even through a bamboo forest! One of the trails will take us through fields of asters, purple coneflowers, and false sunflowers! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several […]
This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields and forests, and along Deer Creek, where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]
This is a great hike, and winter is a great time for it! We will explore at least 5 significant ruins, a covered bridge, and much more as we hike the trails of Fair Hill. The property was once owned by the DuPont's and it was one of the largest private land holdings in the […]
On this hike, we will explore some of the trails within Susquehanna State Park. Our hike will take us past historic sites, through deep forests and open meadows, and we will finish on a flat section as we hike along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at the historic Rock Run Grist Mill and then […]
We will hike the Swamp Forest trail that circles Lums Pond, so we will have plenty of water views! It will take us through freshwater wetland forests of black cherry, sweet gum, and maple. The trail is mostly packed earth or crushed stone with many elevated boardwalks and bridges. It could probably be considered an […]
Join us as we explore this new 577-acre preserve that opened in 2022. Our hike will take us through the woods, meadows, along Octoraro Creek, and even through a bamboo forest! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several small stream crossings, so trekking poles are recommended. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph DISTANCE: 6.0 – 6.5 miles […]
We will hike the Swamp Forest trail that circles Lums Pond, so we will have plenty of water views! It will take us through freshwater wetland forests of black cherry, sweet gum, and maple. The trail is mostly packed earth or crushed stone with many elevated boardwalks and bridges. It could probably be considered an […]
We will hike 8 miles in the Natural Lands ChesLen Preserve. ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County (over 1,200 acres). Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys. The trail will take us along the Brandywine […]
This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields and forests, and along Deer Creek, where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]
NOTE: This hike is replacing the White Clay Creek State Park hike which I will probably reschedule in the winter when there is no parking fee. Join us as we explore this former Boy Scout camp! The land was originally owned by Mahlon Haines, nicknamed the Shoe Wizard, who donated the property to the Boy […]
We will hike a mixture of hiking trails and forest roads as we explore the 3,500+ acre Elk Neck State Forest. The forest is a diverse habitat with mixed deciduous and evergreen trees and an understory of mountain laurel, azaleas, and other native shrubs. The trail is rolling and crosses some streams. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph […]
Join us as we explore this 577-acre preserve. Our hike will take us through the woods, meadows, along Octoraro Creek, and even through a bamboo forest! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several small stream crossings, so trekking poles are recommended. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph DISTANCE: 7.0 miles ELEVATION: 604 feet TRAILS: Mostly wide and […]
