This demanding 12.5 mile hike takes us to WV, MD, and VA and includes both a circuit hike and an out-and-back hike. There are rocks galore and 2800 feet of climbing on this hike. The hike includes spectacular overlooks and panoramic views of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Our pace while hiking will average 2.4 […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) plus the Ridge Trail and Cascade Trai in the Avalon area. There are several moderate stream crossings (you may want to bring hiking poles for the crossings) and an […]
The Park is densely populated by numerous species of wildlife, high-quality forest, and features spectacular rock out-cropping throughout the park. The Hawlings River passes through the park. The trails are all natural surface, several loops with a meadow crossing. Very minor stream crossing. We will hike 2.25-2.5 MPH
Hike parts of Baltimore's Canton, Fells Point and Harbor East waterfront neighborhoods.
We will hike 6.5 miles at a moderate pace in the western area of the park. The approximate elevation gain is 850 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. Also, please include your cell number.
This hike takes us by the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers as we hike the trails beside both rivers. We'll also hike some of the other Wincopin Trails through the woods. We’ll hike at 2.00 – 2.5 mph pace with 600″ elevation gain. There are some tree rooty sections and some rocky […]
This circuit hike is a mixture of wide and single-track foot paths that includes trails on both sides of Big Pipe Creek and goes by a couple ponds. There is one easy stream crossing, and some areas may be muddy, especially if recent rain. Lunch will be near the Bear Branch Nature Center (real bathrooms). […]
A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in the 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 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for lunch […]
This 12-13 mile loop hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including Billy Goat A and C trails, the C&O Canal, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several very nice ridge views of the river from the Overlook Trail, and views of the falls from […]
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, […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead in Baltimore County along the Rockhaven trail through the woods and down the New Rocks and Jane trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river, under the Route 40 bridge and the Festivus and School’s Out trails through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, […]
We will be hiking in the Hereford area of Gunpowder State Park, the majority on trails that are not on any of the “official maps” that you have not explored. This is a new hike as of Spring 2025. We will meet & start at the Highland Trailhead on Falls Road, hike 1.5 miles to […]
Hike a wooded loop very close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails, but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. You will have 1-2 stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Rd covered bridge. Meet at 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.
Our hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: […]
This 10 - 11 mile 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 indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet […]
Meet at the Pinnacle Overlook parking lot for a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River to start out our day. Hike down to Kelly’s Run for a magical hike along a tributary stream; four stream crossings and a rock scramble included with some short steep climbs, about 1000 ft elevation change. We will hike up […]
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 […]
This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the neighborhood of Roland Park (not Lake Roland, but not far away), which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. We will also talk about the development and history of the area in the 1890s-1920s. Although no poles are needed (unless […]
This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average of 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace and stamina. All hikers MUST turnaround […]
The trailhead begins behind St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and turns south past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west along the river and up into the hills eventually looping around and back to the church. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 […]
