Bill Saunders

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  • PVSP MCKELDIN / NORTH WOODSTOCK AREA – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This hike starts at the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park, then hikes on trails between Woodstock Road and Marriotsville Road on the Howard County side of the river. We will stop at the McKeldin Rapids for a lunch break.

  • CARDEROCK / GREAT FALLS TRAILS – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 12-13 mile loop hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including Billy Goat A and C trails, the C&O Canal, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several very nice ridge views of the river from the Overlook Trail, and views of the falls from […]

  • Catoctin Trail Series#1: Gambrill State Park to Hamburg Road – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 12-mile loop hike is the first of a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and follow the Catoctin Trail north to Hamburg Road. Then we will return to Gambrills using the Power Line […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin Trail and the Death March Trail as well as other adjoining trails. The hike has one long steep climb and several moderate climbs for a total ascent of 1800 feet, and several stream crossings. […]

  • PVSP MARRIOTSVILLE ROAD TO HENRYTON AREA – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 8-9 mile hike starts at Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the River Road Trail and side trails. There will be about 900-1000 feet of ascent.

  • ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PVSP – 11M

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike will begin on trails in Rockburn Branch Park and then quickly cross over to the nearby Avalon section of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has numerous moderate stream crossings and rolling hills. There will be about 1000 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There […]

  • CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES: HAMBURG ROAD / DEATH MARCH TRAIL LOOP – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 12-13 mile loop hike is the second in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg Road parking area and then follow the Catoctin Trail north to the Death March Trail, then loop back to Hamburg Road on various side […]

  • BUCK RIDGE / VISTA TRAIL LOOP IN PA – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will hike on the A.T. to the Pole Steeple overlook, then hike up Buck Ridge on the Bong Trail and have lunch on the rocks, then return to the parking lot on the Buck Ridge trail. The total estimated ascent is 1900 […]

  • Seneca Trail Series: Clopper Lake Circuit Hike – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike starts at the Seneca Creek State Park headquarters parking lot and heads south. We will hike as far as Riffleford Road using the Long Draught Trail, then after lunch we will hike north again on the Seneca Greenway Trail, then hike around Clopper Lake using the Mink Hollow Trail and the Lake […]

  • SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 11-12 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest (including the Volkswagen Trail) and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes two hard uphill sections of 700+ feet. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.

  • Catoctin Trail Series #3: Manor Area to Death March Trail – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 11-12 mile lollypop hike is the third in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. We will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, then follow the CT south for several miles. After a stop at the White Rock overlook, […]

  • MANOR AREA / VANDAL LOOP – 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This lollipop hike starts at the Manor Area parking area of Cunningham Falls State Park and follows the Catoctin Trail south into Cunningham Falls State Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. There will be stops at White Rock overlook and Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long […]

  • YORK, PA: LAKE REDMAN HIKE /SPARTAN ROAD – 10H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This figure-eight hikes uses trails 5, 6, and 7 in the woods near Lake Redman in the York, PA watershed, with some hills and occasional views of the lake. We will hike at a pace of about 2.5 – 2.7 mph and have lunch overlooking the lake. The total elevation change is approximately 1600 feet. […]

  • PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area. We will hike at a pace of 2.5-2.5 MPH.

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.6 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.

  • MARYLAND A.T.: WASHINGTON MONUMENT TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 9H

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 8.5 – 9 mile hike starts at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park. We will first hike north the short distance to the Monument to enjoy the view, then head south on the A.T. to the Rocky Run shelter for lunch. Then we will return north on the A.T. to the starting […]

  • CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES: MANOR AREA TO CUNNINGHAM FALLS – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 12.5 mile hike is the fourth in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. Starting at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, we will follow the CT north for several miles to Cunningham Falls for lunch, then return to the Manor […]

  • SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 11-12 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike may include two hard climbs of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please indicate whether you plan to meet at the trailhead or […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 11+ mile loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike north in a long loop using several trails. The estimated total ascent is 1400 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.-2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at […]