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 […]
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going south from US-40 through Washington Monument State Park to Turner's Gap at US Rt 40 Alternate South Mountain Inn). Total elevation gain is 2,200 feet; with the longest […]
We will use fire roads, single track trails, and possibly do some bushwhacking to explore a scenic section of Liberty Reservoir in Baltimore County. The hike is an 8 mile lollipop with about 700 ft of elevation gain, and will be led at a pace of 2.25-2.5 mph.
Easy distance with moderate terrain along the Big Gunpowder. We will ramble through the woods, so expect plenty of roots and rocks. After returning to the river (an opt out point), we go upstream for lunch then return along the mostly flat and often muddy river path.
Our hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue on […]
Waterworks Park is an interesting park in the suburbs of Annapolis, MD. The hike meanders around a small dam area and fresh water reservoir. We will be doing 3 loops within the park which include the Housley, Solar and Woodland loops. I usually keep a pace of 2.5 - 3.0 m.p.h. Restroom facilities at the […]
Join us on this 5 3/4 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike and is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who are developing their strength and stamina to more experienced hikers seeking a relaxing afternoon hike -- […]
Join us on this 8 mile hike in Howard County. One quarter of the hike takes place on the Conservancy grounds and the other 75% is in the Patapsco Valley State Park. This hike uses marked and unmarked trails, includes 7 minor stream crossings, offers a variety of landscapes, has numerous views of the Patapsco […]
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. SINCE BILLY GOAT B TRAIL HAS RECENTLY BEEN REOPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS, WE WILL HIKE THIS SECTION--THE HIKE […]
This hike begins with Parking on the Howard County side of the Patapsco River at the Woodstock Inn Restaurant Parking Lot. 1415 Woodstock Rd. Woodstock MD 21163 39.33078247773375, -76.87023405472952 We will walk across the bridge to access the Thru Trail on the Baltimore County side. The hike will be clockwise on the Thru Trail, passing […]
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.
Length: 12.5 miles; Elevation gain: 1,800 ft. Hike on the Little Stoney Creek Trail and the Mill Mountain Trail to Big Schloss, a large rocky outcropping in Great North Mountain, Virginia-W. Virginia. Excellent views from the top of Big Schloss.
The hike to Ilchester Rocks features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch or a snack.
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
We will hike 8 miles in the Natural Lands ChesLen Preserve. ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County (over 1,200 acres). Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys. The trail will take us along the Brandywine […]
Lock 12 hike starts along the SW side of the Susquehanna River just before Rt. 372 crosses the Norman Wood Bridge going N. It starts at a wooded parking lot, runs 5 miles to another wooded lot, then returns partly on the Mason-Dixon trail and partly on a loop trail that takes us onto the […]
This 12-mile loop hike is the first of a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and follow the Catoctin Trail north to Hamburg Road. Then we will return to Gambrills using the Power Line […]
Join us on this 11 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike uses a combination of marked and unmarked trails, has numerous minor stream crossings, and offers many striking views of the Sawmill Branch Gorge. Many sections of trail are very rocky by PVSP standards, elevation gain is 1,300+ feet (including […]
Starting point from a residential neighborhood (use 6494 S Wind Circle in Clarksville, MD) 39.206852920201136, -76.91438337279527 for your GPS directions. This hike is approximately 5.25 miles. We will access the South Wind Trail, Connector Trail, and Wildlife Loop Trail. There will be no major stream crossing. However, some areas can get very muddy due to […]
Join us for this hike along the banks of the Patuxent River where it forms the border between Montgomery and Howard counties. We will hike on both sides of the Patuxent River on both marked and unmarked trails with occasional glimpses of the river. The terrain is mostly rolling but does have a few steep […]
