Steve Kempler

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  • AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO PINE KNOB SHELTER – 11.5H

    Hike Distance:
    11.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Steve Kempler

    Last Wednesday Hard Hike of the year!!  Join us on this 11.5 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn parking lot, we will hike North to Washington Monument SP, cross I-70, and continue on to Pine Knob Shelter for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~2100 feet, including a […]

  • APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES: WOLFSVILLE ROAD TO POGO CAMPGROUND – 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Steve Kempler

    One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 8.8 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Pogo Campground. Total elevation gain is 700' with the longest climb of 500' over .5 miles. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. […]