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 […]
UPDATE: The Potomac River Bridge is still under construction and off-limits to hikers. Hike will now begin from Weverton Cliffs Parking Lot. The NEW Trailhead is the Weverton Cliffs Parking Lot. The hike starting time is still 9:00am. Parking is limited, please car pool if you are able. Please notify the hike leader if you […]
This hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and then hike toward the Hilton area using the Santee Trail and adjacent trails. The hike has some moderate hills and several moderate stream crossings.
There will be two climbs and three short water crossings on this hike. We will take a 10 minute snack break at the pond. Pace will be 2-2.5 mph. On the morning of the hike, contact Renee Faison 410-458-2729. Please note that we will meet at Oregon Ridge Lodge, NOT the Nature Center.
About 5-6 flat miles in marshland and woods with great views of the bay. We will start walking through the ecologically important Blackmarsh area then creep up on the remains of the historically interesting Bay Shore Amusement Park. Being in the coastal plain the ground is flat with some roots and few rocks. There is […]
This is a 20 mile out and back bike ride along the Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail. The ride is on flat gravel with no stream crossings. The focus of the ride is to enjoy with short stops along the way, and a stop at Monkton Station. There […]
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 11 to 20 miles. This hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river and through the hills on our return. Pace 2.5 mph. A number of stream crossings, some hilly terrain. LEAVE trailhead […]
The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]
This 8+ mile hike leaves from the east view parking lot, we will hike a counter clockwise loop which includes hiking along two smaller summits towards White Rocks overlook by way of the Mountain Loop Trail and Northern Peaks Trail. We will have lunch at the overlook. We will hike down from the overlook and […]
This loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use a combination of trails in the Hilton area including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails. Several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 900 feet.
This will be a 4 mile, 2 hour, moderate hike in Patapsco Valley State Park through the Daniels Area. We'll follow the Daniels Trail through beautiful woods and along the Patapsco River. The route will also take us through the area surrounding Camel's Den and remnants of Patapsco's fascinating industrial and railroad history. Expect rolling […]
This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]
Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]
HIKE: Patapsco Valley State Park, / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake, 5.5 Miles, walk to the second Swinging Bridge. very easy all paved trail and awesome views along the way. This paved pathway runs parallel to Patapsco River that provides scenic views leading past numerous sites of historic interest. GPS: Patapsco Valley State Park […]
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: […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore and Howard counties. The hike has patches of rocky terrain, a handful of stream crossings, nice views of the river while hiking above it and alongside it, and about 1,200 feet of ascent. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 2.8mph. […]
Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River, this is a 3 loop hike. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on […]
This a three-day moderately strenuous backpack with 3,400 ft. of elevation change on the Great North Mountain. Highlights include Half Moon Lookout and Tibbett Knob. Average pace is 2mph. Leader: Steve Weber weber962@hotmail.com (preferred) or 443 845-2135.
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? You […]
