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From a Howard County suburb, the trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, some hilly terrain. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will visit the upper dam and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation, if recent rains, there will be muddy areas. We […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
Morning hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break at the pavilion […]
April Fools Hike starts at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will visit the upper dam and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation, if recent rains, there will be muddy areas. We […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road (now the Red Run Trail) and wanders down through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park past wooded and brush areas badly damaged by the major April fire. Then loop around past the […]
Ok From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east, then turn west along the river and, then north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 minute lunch […]
This morning hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue […]
Hike begins at our Picnic Pavilion #708 heading northwest on the Schools Out trail and Festivus trail looping around the park and down to the Patapsco. Go downriver under the Rt. 40 bridge then turn up steep hill on the Shale/Rockhaven trails. Follow the Rockhaven trail to the New Rocks Trail to the Jane trail […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river and a loop over one of the railroad tunnels and back. Pace 2.5 mph. 8 stream crossings, none serious, and […]
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west under Old Court Rd. and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. […]
This hike begins at the Gunpowder Falls parking lot on Belair Road and goes through the wooded hills east of Belair Road and north of the river. We will take a half-hour lunch break at the rapids on the Gunpowder. Bring a towel if you plan to get wet. Moderate 2.5 mph pace. Several stream […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east and north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several challenging stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 500 feet of elevation. […]
Sunday morning hike through the lovely woods of Loch Raven. We begin from the trailhead at Seminary Road and Dulaney Valley Road and head through the rolling hills south of the reservoir then loop around on the Sam’s Grave trail with a 10 minute snack break. Pace about 2.5 mph.
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down the New Rocks trail to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one pretty steep climb and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a […]
Morning hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 10 minute snack break along […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, hilly terrain and an optional ridge too traverse. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past […]
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
From the Belair Road parking lot we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west back along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet […]
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
This morning pre-New Year’s hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 400 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, some hilly terrain. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past 9396 Carrie Way.
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
Morning hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down the New Rocks trail to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one pretty steep climb and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down the New Rocks trail to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, some very rocky trails, one pretty steep climb and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will […]
