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This 11-12 mile 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. The total ascent […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails on the Howard County side of PVSP between Woodstock and Daniels Roads. Total ascent will be about 1100 feet.
This 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 will include one or two hard climbs of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail.
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. Stops at White Rock overlook and Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long climbs and total […]
This 10-11 mile hike will start from the parking lot above the lake in Greenbriar State Park and hike many of the trails in the park. There are several long climbs and the total ascent is 1600 feet. Please notify the hike leader if you plan to meet at the trailhead rather than carpool.
This 10-11 mile hikes is on trails 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 – 3 mph and have near the lake. The total elevation change is approximately 1500 feet.
This hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trail in the Hilton area including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails. Several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 900 feet.
This moderate-to-hard hike loop hike will cover a distance of 9-10-miles on trails in the Avalon area of Patapsco State Park.
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 a hard climb of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please email the hike leader if you plan […]
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 hike will start from the PenMar Park parking lot and hike south on the A.T. to Raven Rock Shelter and return, with side trips to the High Rock overlock and the Devils Race Course. We will have lunch at the shelter. Please email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the trailhead […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails north of Woodstock Road on the Howard County side of PVSP. Total ascent will be about 800 feet. Because there is limited parking, the hike will be limited to 18 participants.
This 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 1100 feet, with several moderate climbs. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph.
This hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including the Billy Goat A and C trails, the C&O Canal towpath, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several overlooks, including a walk on the Great Falls Overlook boardwalk. Note that the Billy Goat A Trail is […]
This hike is a companion hike to the 12H harder version that includes the Billy Goat A Trail. This less strenuous version will also begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including the Billy Goat C trails, the C&O Canal towpath, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes […]
This 12-13 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 trails. […]
This 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 1200 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There will […]
This 9-10 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 – 2.7 mph. Please email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the […]
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. BECAUSE OF LIMITED PARKING SPACE, […]
