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Canceled MPEA-MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL AREA – 7.5 M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jennifer Dress

This hike of 7.5 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 […]

Canceled SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK LOOP VIA AT US 50 – 16S

Hike Distance:
Over 15 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Strenuous
Hike Leader:
Gwen Mahoney

Leaving the Liberty Hill parking lot, we head south on the Appalachian Trail for 1.5 miles, then drop down for 2 more miles into Sky Meadows Park to the visitor center and indoor bathrooms. We continue on a variety of well-marked trails across to the Lost Mountain area. Lunch is on a hillside with pastoral views […]

Canceled Havre de Grace – 5E

Hike Distance:
5.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Peggy Thomas

Hike the North Point Loop Trail along the Susquehanna River beginning at the Lock House Museum. The hike continues through the town of Havre de Grace to view murals, the Concord Point Lighthouse and Tydings Park.

GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5E

Hike Distance:
4.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Susan Riddleberger

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.

🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

Hike Distance:
3.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Ann Roberts

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, […]

PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10M+

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area. LEAVE: 9:30 A.M. from the parking lot near the PVSP Hollofield Entrance Station, Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City (on US-40, 3 miles west of I-695 and 2 miles east of US-29). We will […]

MANOR AREA / VANDAL LOOP – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This lollipop hike starts at the Manor Area parking area of Cunningham Falls State Park and follows the Catoctin Trail south into Cunningham Falls State Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. Stops at White Rock overlook and Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long climbs and total […]

NORTHPOINT STATE PARK – 5E

Hike Distance:
5.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Susan Riddleberger

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 […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR, FROG HOLLOW AND PRETTYBOY MARINA, 8M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Registration Required. This hike on the east side of Prettyboy begins on Parsonage Road at Frog Hollow (a river/marsh that feeds into the reservoir) and crosses Spooks Hill Road to great water views of the Reservoir. Some hikers say our lunch spot has the best view of Prettyboy. A couple of stream crossings. Pace will […]

PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.0H

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Raymond Kirchner

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 the Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph.

YORK, PA: LAKE WILLIAMS CIRCUIT – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This 10-11 mile hike will start at the Lake Redman boat ramp area and hike around Lake Williams and on other adjacent trails. We will hike at a pace of 2.5 –2.7 mph. The total elevation change is approximately 1400 feet. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.

PVSP: START ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK – 12H

Hike Distance:
12.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Brian Bare

This is a lollipop hike in Howard County from Rockburn Branch Park to Ilchester Road and back. There are a few minor stream crossings, some rocks, and about 1400 feet of elevation gain, and nice river views. Two crossings of Rockburn Branch use extended stepping stones and I myself require two hiking poles for balance. […]

BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS – (BLUE TRAIL HIKE) 4.5 / E

Hike Distance:
4.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Jim Foard

Hike upstream through woods along Big Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first)> This is a loop hike. Wear hiking boots and bring poles in case muddy conditions.

CONESTOGA TRAIL: HOUSE ROCK TO PINNACLE OVERLOOK – 10H

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Gwen Mahoney

Starting at the trailhead parking we will begin by taking a short trail to Wind Cave (note: hike leader is not planning to enter the caves). We will pick up the Conestoga Trail with great views of the Susquehanna River to Pinnacle Overlook where we will have lunch. We will head back using a slightly […]

ANTIETAM KAYAK (9) / HIKE (6E) / BIKE CAMPING TRIP

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Mary Moore

Friday - Arrive at Antietam Creek Campsite, Lot 10 after 1pm, hike/walk/bike along Canal Path, or just hang out. Directions to campsite to follow. Saturday - Kayak Antietam Creek - 9 miles – Class 1 – Water Depth 2.5’ to 3.0’ Cost $50 day rental – Cash – website states credit card; last trip the […]

Jeremy’s Run/Neighbor Mtn., Shenandoah National Park — 14S

Hike Distance:
14.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Strenuous
Hike Leader:
Karen Klinedinst

In the morning, we’ll have a steep hike to the top of Neighbor Mountain. We’ll then follow the AT to Elkwallow for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll return along Jeremy’s Run, crossing the stream 14 times, with many opportunities to get wet. Elevation gain is approximately 2,800 feet.

PVSP CHEVROLET LOOP – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]

PVSP OELLA-PICKALL AREA – 9M

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This figure-eight hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County, hikes south of the Route 40 bridge, and then loops around on several trails before heading north again. We will climb to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1100 […]

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST, DAY 1: SENECA ROCKS – 2.8M

Hike Distance:
3.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Robert Llanso

Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. The trip consists of five hikes: Seneca Rocks (June 2, this hike), Seneca Creek Trail (June 3), Spruce Knob via Huckleberry Trail (June 4), Red Creek Trail to Lion’s Head Loop (June 5), and Chimney Top (June 6). Sign up for as many […]

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST, DAY 2: SENECA CREEK TRAIL – 10M

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Robert Llanso

Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. The trip consists of five hikes: Seneca Rocks (June 2), Seneca Creek Trail (June 3, this hike), Spruce Knob via Huckleberry Trail (June 4), Red Creek Trail to Lion’s Head Loop (June 5), and Chimney Top (June 6). Sign up for as many […]