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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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and adjacent trails, finishing around noon. There will be a snack break but no lunch stop. The hike has some moderate hills and stream crossings.
This 12-13 mile loop hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including Billy Goat A, B 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 […]
This out-and-back hike will use the C&O Canal Towpath to travel from Whites Ferry to the Monocacy Aqueduct and then return. THERE IS AN OPTIONAL TURNAROUND AT LOCK 26, WHICH WOULD BE AN 8-8.5 MILE HIKE. The trail is flat with a mixture of sun exposure and shade and occasional views of the Potomac. We […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then follow some of the many trails that network this forest. While the route will vary from hike to hike, there will be several moderate climbs for a total ascent of about 1500 feet and several […]
This 12-13 mile hike starts at the Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the HoCo / River Road Trail and various side trails. There will be about 1200-1300 feet of ascent. We will have lunch at the stone ruins, then return.
This hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then hikes down to the Black Rock Mill. From there, we will hike north on the Seneca Greenway Trail to Germantown Road, then we will hike back on the Seneca Ridge Trail. The trails are fairly flat with some moderate […]
This hike of 9+ miles will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will do the long steep trek up Bob’s Hill, then take the Cat Rock Trail to the Cat Rock overlook for lunch. Then we will return to the Manor Area. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. We will stop for lunch […]
This figure-eight hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and hikes north to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1000 feet, with several moderate climbs. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph.
