Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised and […]
We will paddle 6 miles on the Shenandoah River. You must have kayaking experience, provide and transport your own kayak. We will be Paddling on the River for approximately 2-3 hours, including breaks. Time may vary based on the height of the water. This is a class 1-2 section. Please bring a lunch and drinking […]
Backpack the beautiful damp rhododendron-filled Otter Creek Wilderness in WV. We will start from lower Otter Creek Dry Fork trailhead backpacking in great river scenery. On day 2 we will day hike a large loop consisting of the middle portions of Otter Creek and the Shaver's Mtn and Green Mtn trails in varying terrain from […]
This "1st Saturday of the Month" Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has-beens and Wannabees (or for those who just want a pleasant Saturday outing) offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average approaching 3.0 mph or better over 12 to 20 miles. The hike has intermediate "distance/ascent" targets, so you can both track […]
Join us on a 9-mile hike in the highland area of the Loch Raven watershed as we follow a zig-zag route to the back side of the dam. There are several vistas of the reservoir along the hilly course. Elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Snack […]
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, follows the Cascade, and other trails weaving through the Howard County hills south of the Patapsco. We cross the footbridge past the old Bloede Dam site and up into the hills on the Baltimore County side. We descend to cross the second footbridge over […]
Rescheduled from June 29 On this hike, we will explore some of the trails within Susquehanna State Park. Our hike will take us past historic sites, through deep forests and open meadows, and we will finish on a flat section as we hike along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at the historic Rock Run […]
Young dogs, old dogs, wild and crazy dogs, shy dogs. Well – trained, not so well- trained dogs. Easy going or grouchy, big or little. We accept all dogs, and humans, of these descriptions. Once we start moving, WE ARE A PACK! Please bring snacks and water for you and the dog. No dog? Well, […]
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 about 2.5 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This is a prototypical moderate hike, with beautiful scenery along Baisman Run in the Gunpowder watershed, yet located conveniently close to Baltimore. We will hike early in the cool temps, and be done before lunch – so no planned lunch break. Total elevation of about 900′ spread over four relatively-equal climbs, with a couple of […]
This 12-13 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in the northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the […]
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center – 5E This 10am hike has marsh, beach, woods birds of prey and great views. After crossing the Bay Bridge, continue on US 50/301 for 6 miles. Take exit 43 and turn left on MD-18 (Main St). In 0.7 miles, turn R on Perry’s Corner Rd. In 0.5 miles, turn R […]
Starting from the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, we will briefly stop to smell the summer roses, then take the Northwest Branch Trail along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River to the Fall Line Trail for lunch, returning on the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail, where she wrote Silent Spring. Elevation gain approximately 500 feet, minor […]
This out-and-back hike is part of a series of hikes along the Seneca Creek trail system. This hike starts at Damascus Recreational Park and hikes south on the Lower MacGruder Branch trail and then on the Seneca Greenway Trail. We will hike south for about 6.5 miles, then stop for lunch and turn around. The […]
This is a scenic out and back moderate paced hike with its share of hills as well as flat areas. Very minor stream crossings. Elevation around 500 feet. The hike begins at 9:00 AM.
This hike of 5 miles will start in the parking lot off Trotter Rd in Clarksville, MD. We will be accessing the Wildlife loop, continuing towards the meadow via the Connector trail. Continuing to the South Wind Circle trail including several small loops within loops to access the entire park. There will be no stream […]
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 […]
This 8 mile hike has about 1000 feet of elevation change and will be led at about 2.25-2.5 mph. Highlights include climbing up and along the top of the old Avalon dam, crossing Cascade Falls, hiking up the steep Rootball Trail, and crossing the historic swinging bridge. We will meet at 9:30 near the bathrooms […]
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. […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west along the river under Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 600 feet of elevation. There will […]
