This 8+ mile hike leaves from the parking lot at 9:30am, we will hike a clockwise loop towards White Rocks overlook. We will have lunch at the overlook (or along the trail). The hike will continue on the Northern Peaks Trail which includes hiking along two 1,000ft summits towards Monadnock Trail leading us to the Sugarloaf […]
We will bike 9 miles starting at Parkton, MD & go to New Freedom, PA, a gradual 3% rise. We will eat lunch at an Italian Restaurant in New Freedom. The bike back is fast as it is mostly down hill, but we will stop at the BeeTree Preserve, a hiking area owned by a […]
This hike will start at the South Wind Trail. Parking will be near the closest residential reference point of (6494 S Wind Circle, Columbia, MD 21044.) Starting from the South Wind Circle Trail we will access several small loops crossing a meadow to the connector trail and the Wildlife loops to access the entire park. […]
We will hike up the ridge and down to the creek. There will be a few stream crossings. Bring hiking poles
Hike along the Howard County side of the Patapsco River in Syskesville. There are numerous hills to climb and streams to cross on this hike. Poles may be needed. It is archery season in the park so wear bright colors. LEAVE: at 9:45 from the Howard County Fairgrounds for a short carpool to the trailhead. […]
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. […]
Please join us on our Family Hike in Rockburn Park to help guide the kids through the morning hike. This mostly includes helping to keep the group together, sweeping, and engaging the kids in conversations, hopefully about hiking and our hiking surroundings. Should be a fun morning. Please RSVP if you can make it. Thank […]
Bring your kids and/or grandkids to a MCM Family Hike and join us on a pleasant hike through Rockburn Park in Howard County. We will hike approximately 3.5 miles (give or take, depending on the general mood) through mostly wooded areas: lots of tree roots, not many rocks. Proper footwear and drinking water are a […]
We will hike a mixture of the Mason-Dixon Trail that runs through the forest and forest roads as we explore the 3,500+ acre Elk Neck State Forest. The forest is a diverse habitat with mixed deciduous and evergreen trees and an understory of mountain laurel, azaleas, and other native shrubs. The trail is rolling and […]
Bring your kids and/or grandkids to a MCM Family Hike and join us on a pleasant hike through Rockburn Park in Howard County. We will hike approximately 2.5 miles (give or take, depending on the general mood) through mostly wooded areas: lots of tree roots, not many rocks. Proper footwear and drinking water are a […]
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 […]
This hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then proceeds down to the Black Rock Mill. From there, we will hike north on the Seneca Greenway Trail to Riffleford Road, then we will hike back on the Seneca Ridge Trail. The trails are fairly flat with some moderate […]
Great late fall views of the reservoir along much of this hike on mountain biking trails, water birds and beaver activity, and several viewpoints including views of the Dam. Some hilly areas, a few stream crossings, approximately 1500 feet elevation.
This is a lollipop hike in Howard County from Rockburn Branch Park to the Bloede Dam site 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 […]
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. GPS: 39.33078, -76.87023 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 […]
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 […]
We will hike 6 miles at a moderate pace on wooded trails and rolling hills of the Hashawha Environmental Center. Elevation gain is approximately 750 feet.
This hike leaves from the Hunter Parking area (Buzzard’s Rock Trailhead) on South Hilltop Road. We will do loops that will include sections of Gray’s Mill and Hilton. This will be about an 8 mile hike, with about 850 feet of elevation gain - the pace will be less than 2.5 mph. There are a […]
RSVP: Not required. (Meet at trailhead) Hike upstream through woods along Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) to Red Trail to Orange Trail, hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first) This is a loop hike. The parking lot is on the RIGHT after the bridge.
This is a continuation of the C&O Canal series with the previous bike ride from White's Ferry to Point of Rocks. This is a 25 mile out and back bike ride along the C&O Canal Towpath. The ride is on flat compacted blue chip with no hills or stream crossings. The focus is to enjoy […]
