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Prettyboy Reservoir, Frog Hollow & Prettyboy Marina – 8M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Registration Required. This hike on the east side of Prettyboy begins on Parsonage Road at Frog Hollow (a river/marsh that feeds into the reservoir) and crosses Spooks Hill Road to great water views of the Reservoir. Some hikers say our lunch spot has the best view of Prettyboy. A couple of stream crossings. Pace will […]

Prettyboy Trail – Georges Creek to Stacey’s Store Road – 9.5M

Hike Distance:
9.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Join us on this lollipop hike that traverse the Prettyboy Trail along the water 80% of the time, beginning on Georges Creek and then to the wider and open portions of the Reservoir. It doesn't get any better than this. A couple of stream crossings. Lunch overlooking Goose Island. Pace will be 2 to 2.5 […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – GUNPOWDER LOOP/HEMLOCK GORGE – 9.5 M/H

Hike Distance:
9.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on fire roads (different trails) and after […]

Prettyboy Reservoir, CCC Trails – 6M or 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

A 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads and trails that were actually built by the Civil Conservation Corps (President Roosevelt). These trails are some of the most popular and easiest trails at Prettyboy. We will also hike the Prettyboy Trail to another small peninsula to get the best […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – BOLLINGER TRAIL HIKE – 9.5M

Hike Distance:
9.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings.  Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch.  This may be the best hike at Prettyboy.  Pace of 2.0 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 9:30 a.m. from […]

Prettyboy Reservoir – Georges Creek to Shamberger’s Peninsula – 8M or 9.5M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR SHAMBERGER’S PENINSULA – 9M+

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

We will hike to the end of the Shamberger Trail, which is an old horse & buggy road. We will explore 4 side trails to different water views & historic remains. Lunch will be at the end of the peninsula with 3 different water views of the 2 largest islands in the watershed. Pace of […]

Prettyboy Reservoir Tracey’s Store/Prettyboy Trails – 9M or 6M

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

This is a 2 loop hike with a new combination of trails starting at a different trailhead on Tracey’s Store Road.  We will hike fireroads & the Prettyboy Trail and have lots of water views. Lunch will have a great view of Goose Island. Some stream crossings.  A 9-mile hike with option to leave after […]

Prettyboy Reservoir Prettyboy Trail – CCC to Dam – 7M+

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Hike the Prettyboy Trail all along the water from the CCC trailhead to Copperhead Point and then all the way to Prettyboy Dam. After Copperhead Point, this is the most challenging part of the Trail, with rock scrambles and a slope side trail that makes you feel like a mountain goat, but we will take […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR LOWER LAUREL HIGHLANDS – 9M

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

This is a lollipop hike and starts just west of the Beckleysville Road bridge. We will be hiking wide fire roads with many diversions to water views. The hike follows a cove to Grave Run which runs into the reservoir. We will also visit an old graveyard with one grave being that of a decorated […]