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This loop hike will start from the Lower Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park. We will hike on the Yellow Poplar Trail, the Catoctin Trail and other trails in Gambrill State Park and in the Frederick watershed before returning. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. BECAUSE OF THE ICY […]
The 10-11 mile loop hike will begin at the Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center parking area and follow a long loop through the park, passing Chimney and Wolf Rocks, Hog Rock, and the Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista overlooks. There will be a total elevation gain of about 2000 feet and our pace will average […]
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 out and back hike travels north from Gathland State Park on the A.T. to White Rock overlook and on to lunch at Rocky Run Shelter. There are two very long uphill sections, one in the morning and one after lunch. Total elevation gain is about 2000 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0-2.5 […]
Daniel Hernandez and I will co-lead this long but pleasant 13-14 mile loop hike, which starts at the Seneca Bluffs trailhead parking on route MD-28. We will hike south on the Seneca Bluffs Trail and continue to the Potomac River. Lunch will be at or near the Potomac. After lunch, we will hike north on […]
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.
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. SINCE BILLY GOAT B TRAIL HAS RECENTLY BEEN REOPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS, WE WILL HIKE THIS SECTION--THE HIKE […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
