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PVSP CHEVROLET LOOP – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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. […]

Gunpowder Rapids – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

Cromwell Valley/Loch Raven – 8.5M/H

Hike Distance:
8.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

GUNPOWDER FALLS -SWEATHOUSE BRANCH AT BELAIR ROAD – 7.5 M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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. […]

Loch Raven from Seminary Road 7 M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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.

PVSP East of Old Court – 8.5M

Hike Distance:
8.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

PVSP St. Johnsbury Rd to Pickall Loop – 8M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

Loch Raven Providence Rd Hike – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

PVSP Carrie Way to Daniels Dam – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

PVSP Chevrolet Loop – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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. […]

RED RUN PARK THROUGH SOLDIERS DELIGHT – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

CROMWELL VALLEY/LOCH RAVEN HIKE – 8.5M+

Hike Distance:
8.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS – SWEATHOUSE BRANCH @BELAIR ROAD – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

PVSP: EAST OF OLD COURT ROAD – 10M+

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

LOCH RAVEN – GLEN ELLEN & SAM’S GRAVE – 7 E/M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

PVSP: CARRIE WAY TO MAIN LINE, DANIELS DAM – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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.

Canceled PVSP: CHEVROLET LOOP – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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. […]

PROVIDENCE ROAD LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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: […]

PVSP: ST JOHNSBURY RD TO PICKALL LOOP – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]

RED RUN PARK / SOLDIER’S DELIGHT HIKE – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

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 […]