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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 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, followed shortly […]
This 11.5-12 mile hike starts at Pavilion 708 in the Pickall Area, crosses through Pickall and on to Dogwood Road. It then follows the Alberton Trail west along the Patapsco River. After 2+ miles, we head uphill. After lunch, we loop down to the Double Trouble Trail, back to Dogwood Road, and onward to Pavilion […]
Join us on an 11.5 mile hike, starting in Woodstock, as we wonder the trails, on the Baltimore County side, heading East. We will enjoy rolling hills on lesser traveled paths, hiking in lush hillsides, along rocky streams, and with great views, as well as a tranquil walk along the Patapsco River. Several very minor […]
Startings at the Big Meadows Wayside, we walk the Rapidan Fire Road, then head downhill on the Mill Prong Horse Trail. We pass Big Rock Falls on the way to Rapidan Camp (President Hoover’s get away). Then we head back uphill, jump on to the Mill Prong Trail, and continue onto the Appalachian Trail (Northbound). […]
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 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, followed shortly […]
Join us on this last Wednesday Hard Hike of the year, a 12 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Washington Monument SP, this trek crosses I-70 before ascending to Annapolis Rock for lunch. Total climb: ~1900 feet, including a 1 mile, 500 foot ascent. No stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will […]
An out and back hike of a total of 8.5 miles going north from US-40 to Pogo Campground with side trips to Black Rock and Annapolis Rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,500' with two long climbs of 500' over .9 mile. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. Please type 'Trailhead' or 'Carpool' on your RSVP, […]
Join us on this ~10 mile hike starting at the Woodstock Inn parking lot, and heading up the hill (East, down river) on a hike that meanders through the blooming Spring-time hillsides above the Patapsco River. We’ll return on a leisurely walk along the river. Several rock-hopping stream crossings, including two that are a little […]
Join us on a pleasant stroll on the Appalachian Trail that starts at Keys Gap parking lot, and crisscrosses the Virginia/West Virginia line several times until we reach the turnoff for and descend down to Blackburn Trail Center. We will eat lunch before hiking back up to the AT and retracing our step, back to […]
Join us on this ~11 mile, meeting at the Catoctin Visitor Center before carpooling to Cunningham Falls State Park lake parking Lot. Our hike will start at the lake parking lot, trek past the Falls, meander up to Cat Rock, cross over to Catoctin Park, ascend to Chimney Rock, Wolf Rock, and Thurmont Vista, before […]
Join us on this ~10 mile, meeting at the Catoctin Visitor Center before carpooling to Cunningham Falls State Park lake parking lot. Our hike will start at the lake parking lot, trek past the Falls, meander up to Cat Rock, cross over to Catoctin Park, ascend to Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock, before coasting down […]
This 7-8 mile 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 1200 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 […]
Change in Direction: After scouting the trails, I found that the Hazeltop Summit did not have the terrific views as expected. In fact, it had no view! The trail at, and near, the summit was thickly tree lined, with nothing to see except the narrow trail ahead... and behind. But all is not lost. Instead […]
Last non-holiday Wednesday hike of the year Join us on this ~13.5 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn, this trek crosses over Lambs Knoll and past White Rock, before descending to Crampton Gap Shelter for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~1900 feet. No stream crossings. Our pace […]
Join us for one more hike in 2024, New Year's Eve Day Morning! (Start the New Year early) An ~9 mile circuit hike around Orange Grove and Avalon Areas. After meeting at Rockburn Branch Park, we cross over to PVSP to start our loop, crossing Cascade Creek before heading downhill. We will pass Cascade Falls, […]
Join us on this 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn parking lot, we will hike North past Washington Monument SP, cross I-70, and on to Pine Knob Shelter, before settling down for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~1900 feet, including a 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, […]
We will be meandering over the many trails in McKeldin. Nice water views and good, but not long hills. Less than 1000 feet elevation. Hiking pace: 2.0 - 2.5 MPH. Lunch at McKeldin Rapids. Dress warm!
Starting at the Soapstone Trail Head, we will take a pleasant early Spring stroll on the trails: Soapstone, Santee, Buzzard's Rock, Grist Mill, Forest Glen, Nun's, and Vineyard Springs, to mention a few. Forest greening should have begun. A few rock hopping stream crossings. ~1500 feet of elevation rise. 2.5-2.75 MPH.
The Boonsboro Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee and Boonsboro Economic Development Commission will be hosting Appalachian Trail Forever Stamp dedication and unveiling. Event is scheduled for 11:00 AM at Washington Monument State Park (WMSP). Thus, we will depart from the I-70 parking lot, off Route 40 (near where the AT crosses I-70) at 9:15 AM. […]
Starting at the Soapstone Trail Head, we will take a pleasant Spring stroll on the trails: Soapstone, Santee, Pigs Run, Grist Mill, over to Bloede Dam, back to Grist Mill, to Vineyard Springs, to mention a few. Forest greening should be in full swing. A few rock hopping stream crossings. ~1300 feet of elevation rise. […]
