Raymond Kirchner

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  • PVSP – HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.7 to 3.0 mph.

  • PVSP – MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5M

    Hike Distance:
    8.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]

  • LOCH RAVEN & CROMWELL VALLEY – 10.0H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike begins at the Willow Grove Nature Center in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]

  • PVSP – HILTON & AVALON AREAS – 12.0H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]

  • PVSP ROCKBURN PARK TO AVALON – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    We will meet at Rockburn Park and take in many of the trails in the Rockburn and Avalon Area of PVSP including Rockburn, Morning Choice, Belmont, Ridge, and Cascade Falls. We will also do the Captain John Smith loop trail. There are a few stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1200 feet. […]

  • CROMWELL VALLEY & LOCH RAVEN – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike begins at the Sherwood House Park Office in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]

  • PVSP ILCHESTER ROCKS – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    The hike to Ilchester Rocks features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including the Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.7 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch or a snack.

  • PVSP MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5 M

    Hike Distance:
    8.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]

  • PVSP – GNOME VILLAGE HIKE – 10.0H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike will pass by the site of the lost Gnome Village to briefly reflect on the mystery of the village and add to the resettlement efforts. The trails in the Hilton Area of PVSP including the Santee Branch, Buzzard’s Rock, Forest Glen and Gray’s Mill Trail. There are several stream crossings and a total […]

  • CROMWELL VALLEY & LOCH RAVEN – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike begins at the Sherwood House Park Office in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]

  • OREGON RIDGE – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in many of the trails in the park. There will be four stream crossings and a snack break […]

  • PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.0H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.7 to 3.0 mph. Plan for a lunch […]