Update!!!! 2.5 days of hiking!! And addition hikes added: one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday!! We have a FULL SLATE OF HIKES ready to go: Monday afternoon (for early birds): just added - SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE HIKE: BEARFENCE MOUNTAIN –3M Tuesday: SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE HIKE: Big Meadows Rose River; Story of the Forest […]
We begin at Big Meadows Lodge and follow looping trails past waterfalls, along rivers and includes some dramatic views of the Shenandoah Valley. There are a few steep climbs and descents with about 1,500 feet of total elevation.
Length: 11 miles or 12.5 miles; Elevation gain: 3,182 ft. Hike through two of the deepest and steepest ravines in Shenandoah National Park with views of waterfalls, cascades and high cliffs, with an option to hike to the highest point in SNP. We’ll start the hike from Hawksbill Gap on Skyline Drive with a steep […]
Join me on a circuit hike that goes past an old stone mission, a cemetery with grave markers from the 1800s, and one of the highest waterfalls in the park, all within the beautiful forests of the national park. The trail starts at the South River Picnic Area (about eleven and a half miles drive […]
This is an out and back hike leading from Big Meadows to the summit of Hawksbill, at 4050' the highest point in Shenandoah National Park. We will be on the AT most of the time, but will take the Salamander Trail to the summit of Hawksbill. The estimated elevation gain is 2000', with roughly an […]
The Mill Prong Trail will take us to Rapidan Camp, the National Historic Landmark that was the rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover in the late 1920s. The way is downhill and the setting beautiful. After visiting the cabin (if open) we will continue uphill on the Laurel Prong Trail to its junction with the […]
We will still start in front of the Big Meadows Lodge, take a short walk to Blackrock Overlook, and onward to the Appalachian Trail, heading north. We will take a look out at Fisher's Gap Overlook before crossing the road on to the Rose River Loop Trail, where we will pass several waterfalls and a […]
This is a 3.5 mile circuit hike over and around Stony Man Mountain for those who want a shorter hike. Despite the short distance, this is still a hike in the mountains with about 800' of elevation gain and some steep, rocky and perhaps wet sections.
We will begin at the Pinnacles Parking Area and hike North Bound on the AT to Marys Rock This is a beautiful section of the trail with many overlooks culminating at one of the best views in the park On our way back to Pinnacles we will take a lunch break at Byrds Nest #3 […]
This hike is about 5 miles, midway between easy and moderate. There will be several hills and one easy stream crossing. The usual roots and rocks so poles are helpful. There are no restrooms/porta pots so we will stop as needed for separations. Lunch stop will be along the Sweathouse. Pace will be moderate stopping […]
This hike will take us in the direction of Daniels and then back on the Main Line Path by the river. Parts of this 7- 8 mile hike are hilly with some stream crossings. Other parts of the hike are flat on the Main Line Path by the river. The pace will be between 2.25 […]
RSVP Not Required (Meet At Trailhead) This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the neighborhood of Roland Park, which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. We will also talk about the development and history of the area in the 1890s-1920s. Although no poles are needed (unless there […]
4 for 2 Gunpowder Falls State Park Mini Hike! Start your morning on the trail, get your miles in, enjoy the scenery, and leave the afternoon wide open! This will be a 4 mile, 2 hour, moderate hike in Balt Co. This loop features beautiful views of Little Gunpowder Falls, peacefully wooded trails, and gently […]
Enjoy the fall colors at Bacon Ridge Park in Crownsville. This will be an out and back along the main through trail in the park. We will explore some of the farm at the half way point in the park. There are no stream crossings in the park. The trails are sandy and well maintained. […]
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
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 loop hike will use trails in the Jug Bay Natural Resources Area of Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro. Much of the hike will be on wooded trails with mild rolling hills, but there will be several miles of trail near the marshlands, and we will visit several observation decks and towers that offer […]
Join us on this 12 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike offers many striking views of the Patapsco River and some of its tributaries. Total ascent is 1,600+ feet, and our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 3.0 mph. The hike has about a half dozen minor stream crossings, […]
We’ll use fire roads and shoreline paths in a series of loops to explore a section of Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County. Expect 8.5 miles (with an easy bailout at 6 miles) at a pace of 2.25-2.5 mph with 600 ft of elevation gain. There are 2 stream crossings for which hiking poles will be […]
Gorman Stream Valley Natural Resource Area in Columbia is a picturesque 233.0-acre park that offers an ideal setting for walkers and hikers to explore the natural beauty of the area along the Middle Patuxent River. The trail head is in a residential neighborhood. This hike is noted as a 5 mile easy + because there […]
