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AT PA: MICHAUX STATE FOREST CHIMNEY ROCKS – 13H

Hike Distance:
13.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]

THURSTON GRIGGS TRAIL TO COWALL SHELTER – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This is an 11 mile out-and-back hike in Frederick County. This hike celebrates the Thurston Griggs Trail (TGT), named in honor of one of our illustrious Club members and two-time MCM past president. The TGT is a rugged 0.9 mile trail that crisscrosses a small and easily crossed stream while ascending 650 feet until it […]

AT: HARPERS FERRY TO KEYS GAP – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph.  When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead".

HARPERS FERRY AND MARYLAND HEIGHTS – 9H

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This demanding hike in West Virginia and Maryland proceeds from the banks of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and climbs 1,000+ feet to the very peak of historic Maryland Heights and the ruins of Civil War gun emplacements – the Stone Fort. There are no stream crossings on this hike and about 1800 feet of […]

GAMBRILL STATE PARK CIRCUIT VIA CATOCTIN TRAIL– 12H

Hike Distance:
12.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This 12-mile loop starting from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and following the Catoctin Trail. After lunch near a pond, we will return via the Power Line and Yellow Poplar Trails. There will be about 1800 feet of ascent, including one 700-foot climb over 1.3 miles. Average pace 2.5 - 3.0.  When […]

AT: PENMAR TO ANTIETAM CREEK VALLEY – 14H

Hike Distance:
14.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

An out-and-back hike along the Pennsylvania AT from Pen Mar Park north over Mount Dunlop to the Old Forge Picnic Area. Start by descending into Falls Creek Valley, cross the bridged creek and then immediately climb to the top of Mount Dunlop. Proceed across undulating terrain then descend into Antietam Creek Valley for lunch, then […]

AT: PENMAR TO RAVEN ROCKS – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

An out and back hike of a total of 11 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to Raven Rocks, with lunch on the rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,200' with the longest climb of 600' over .8 mile. Trail is very rocky in places. No stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 […]

CATOCTIN TRAIL/BOB’S HILL – 10H

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

A hike of about 10 miles that follows the Catoctin Trail from the Catoctin Manor Area up Bob's Hill to Cat Rock and back. There is a 1,250' climb over 1.75 miles an average 16% grade to the top of Bobs Hill with a 1500’ total elevation over the hike. Usual rocks. No stream crossings. […]

GREENBRIER STATE PARK TO ANNAPOLIS ROCKS – 12H

Hike Distance:
12.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This 12-mile hike starts in Greenbrier State Park, heads up Bartman Hill to the AT, north to Annapolis Rocks, and back to journey through Greenbrier. The hike has about 2,300 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, and no stream crossings. Pace while hiking will be […]

Shenandoah: Cedar Run, Whiteoak Canyon Circuit-9H

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

An 8.3 mile circuit hike starting at the Cedar Run Trailhead, in the Hawksbill Loop Parking.  Hike will include walking the Cedar Run Trail and the Whiteoak Canyon past the Lower and Upper Whiteoak Falls. Possible extension to the Hawksbill Loop (+ ~2.5 miles). Long descent and followed by a long ascent.  Elevation change about […]

AT: GREENBRIER TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK -12H

Hike Distance:
12.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This 12 mile hike in Washington County begins with a stroll through Greenbrier State Park, proceeding past Greenbrier Lake, ascending the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heading south along the AT for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to and about 2,100 […]

AT PA: MICHAUX STATE FOREST CHIMNEY ROCKS -13H

Hike Distance:
13.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]

AT: THURSTON GRIGGS TRAIL TO COWALL SHELTER – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

Join us on this 11 mile out-and-back hike in Frederick County. This hike celebrates the Thurston Griggs Trail (TGT), named in honor of one of our revered Club members and two-time MCM past president. The TGT is a rugged 0.9 mile trail that crisscrosses a small and easily crossed stream while ascending 650 feet until […]

AT: HARPERS FERRY TO KEYS GAP – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead"

AT: PENMAR TO ANTIETAM CREEK VALLEY – 14H

Hike Distance:
14.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
John Barrett

An out-and-back hike along the Pennsylvania AT from Pen Mar Park north over Mount Dunlop to the Old Forge Picnic Area. Start by descending into Falls Creek Valley, cross the bridged creek and then immediately climb to the top of Mount Dunlop. Proceed across undulating terrain then descend into Antietam Creek Valley for lunch, then […]