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This Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County is actually two hikes. You have the option of doing a 6 1/2 mile moderate hike (with over 900 feet of elevation gain) or a 12 mile hard hike (with 1900 feet of elevation gain). Our 20 minute lunch break will occur near the end of […]
Join us on this 6 mile Howard County hike. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is only about 400 feet total, and the pace averages 2.25 - 2.60 mph. It is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who are […]
Join us on this 8 mile Howard County hike that employs both the Rockburn Branch Park and the Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has a couple of stream crossings where poles are recommended, some sections of rugged trail, exposure to open fields as well as deep forest, and about 1,000 feet of ascent. Our […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore and Howard counties. The hike has patches of rocky terrain, a handful of stream crossings, nice views of the river while hiking above it and alongside it, and about 1,200 feet of ascent. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 2.8mph. […]
Join us on this 5 3/4 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike and is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who are developing their strength and stamina to more experienced hikers seeking a relaxing afternoon hike -- […]
Join us on this 12 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike offers many striking views of the Patapsco River and some of its tributaries. Total ascent is 1,600+ feet, and our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 3.0 mph. The hike has about a half dozen minor stream crossings, […]
