This 12-mile hike starts in Greenbrier State Park, heads up Bartman Hill to the AT, north to Annapolis Rocks, and back to journey through Greenbrier. The hike has about 2,300 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, and no stream crossings. Pace while hiking will be […]
Join us on an 8 mile hike, starting in Woodstock, as we wander the trails, on the Baltimore County side, heading East. We will enjoy rolling hills on lesser traveled paths, hiking in lush hillsides, along rocky streams, and with great views, as well as a tranquil walk along the Patapsco River. Several very minor […]
Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.
This First Saturday Hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike which allows the hiker to explore speed and endurance. The hike has several turn around points which allow you to see how far you can go or how fast, in a supervised framework, untethered from a group. Think “personal best” or “surprise myself!” All hikers MUST […]
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 […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike makes use of five different marked trails and numerous unmarked ones, has many sections of rocky terrain, has half a dozen stream crossings, includes suburban, forest and river exposures, and has more than 1,000 feet of ascent. Our pace […]
Join us on this six mile Patapsco Valley State Park circuit hike in Baltimore County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing averages about 100 feet per mile, and the pace while hiking averages 2.25 - 2.50 mph. It is intended to appeal to a […]
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 2.5 MPH
NOTE: NEW HIKE TIME: will start 9AM 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 9AM at visitor parking lot in the […]
Join us for the fourth hike of the Patapsco Perimeter Hike Series. This will be a 10 to 11 mile circuit hike from the Hollofield area, along the Old Ellicott City Connector Trail (which was open to the public in June 2024), from Sucker Branch to Old Frederick Road. We will hike at a pace […]
Length: 13 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 2500 ft. Hike from the Holtwood Recreation Area to River View Overlook on this beautiful and challenging section of the Conestoga Trail. Highlights are Pinnacle Overlook, Kelly’s Run, Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve and many rocky outcroppings with excellent views of the Susquehanna River.
This hike begins at the Willow Grove Nature Center in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]
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 of 9+ miles will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will do the long steep trek up Bob’s Hill, then take the Cat Rock Trail to the Cat Rock overlook for lunch. Then we will return to the Manor Area. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or […]
The hike begins at West Covington Park at the South Point end and we'll walk under the 1916 historic bridge through newly completed housing and into the Under Armour Campus. We'll see the harbor and new developments before looping back to South Point. It's all flat, mostly cement walkways.
This hike has plenty of hills and water views. We'll cover about 7 miles with only minor stream crossings and approximately 900 ft. elevation gain. Bring water and lunch. Meet at the Gate House parking lot.
This 10 mile hike in Columbia heads north from Robinson Nature Center and requires a wet crossing of the Middle Patuxent River on our way to the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area (MPEA) and another crossing of the river in a different spot on our way back to Robinson. Expect 500’ of elevation gain at a […]
This is a beautiful park near the Crownsville area in Anne Arundel County, MD. The trails are well maintained and not overly rocky. We will start at the Hawkins Road Parking area, hiking around Box Turtle Loop Trail to the Wolf Trail loop. This will be an out and back trail that will turn around […]
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 […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. We will stop for lunch […]
