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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 […]
Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River, this is a 3 loop hike. 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 […]
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 be 2 […]
We will bike 9 miles starting at Parkton, MD & go to New Freedom, PA, a gradual 3% rise. We will eat lunch at an Italian Restaurant in New Freedom. The bike back is fast as it is mostly down hill, but we will stop at the BeeTree Preserve, a hiking area owned by a […]
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 […]
Join us on this lollipop hike that follows 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 […]
A 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fireroads 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 view […]
This was a new hike for the Mountain Club in the Spring 2025 and it was a big hit. This lollipop hike will start on Deer Park Road at a Trailhead near the power lines. We will hike along Middle Run on gorgeous fire roads to 2 peninsulas, taking a 2.5 mile foot trail around […]
Join us as we explore the northwestern side of Prettyboy Reservoir with many rolling hills and several stream crossings. 150Ft of elevation per mile. Many great water views and an interesting venture into a stream gorge with a small waterfall between two huge boulders that dump into a swimming hole that dates back 100+ years. […]
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. We will start at Cotter Road, near the Clipper Mill Bridge, cross Dykes Creek, continue to Beckleysville Road, […]
This is a 2 loop lollipop hike which starts west of the Beckleysville Road bridge. About a year ago, 12-6-2025, on this hike we saw a bear – I'm not making any promises either way :-). We will be hiking wide Fire Roads with two snack/lunch breaks to enjoy 2 water views. The hike follows […]
