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  • CRANBERRY WILDERNESS BACKPACK 4 DAY/3 NIGHT (THURS – SUN) – 30H

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Rick Royer

    Backpack the scenic Cranberry Wilderness in WV on a 4-day/3-night backpack trip.  Scenic, rugged river valleys, backpacking in beautiful moss-covered forests. Very wet, cool weather conditions, and stream crossings are typical. Carpool from the Rt 32 Park'n'Ride. LEAVE: Thursday, 6:30am. Please register early directly with leader. Leader: Rick Royer, richard.e.royer@gmail.com.

  • ROBERTSON MOUNTAIN – 10S

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Robert Mattaino

    Robertson Mountain near Sperryville, VA.  2700 feet of elevation over 10 strenuous miles. Join us in one of the most Spectacular Views of the Shenandoah Valley. We will follow the Corbin Hollow Trail to the summit then take the Weekly Hollow Fire Road back to the parking area. This is a somewhat strenuous hike but […]

  • PVSP – HILTON & AVALON AREA – 12.0H

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

    This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]

  • 2026 Duncannon AT Festival Hike – 9H

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Steve Kempler

    Come join us on an 8.5 - 9 mile hike, in conjunction with the Duncannon A.T. Festival! We will leave at 9:30 from the Hawk Rock Parking Lot, hike up to the Appalachian Trail (AT) and head south to Cove Mountain shelter, for lunch. After lunch, we will retrace our step, but stay on the […]

  • PVSP: MISTY MORNING DRIVE – 6E/M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Koury

    Join us on this 6 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike and is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who are developing their strength and stamina to more experienced hikers seeking a relaxing afternoon hike -- or […]

  • 2026 Duncannon Appalachian Trail Festival

    The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community invites to attend the AT Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2 pm to 8 pm to celebrate the Appalachian Trail with live entertainment, food trucks, wildlife presentations, crafts for kids, hiking clubs, and arts & crafts vendors. https://duncannonatc.org/2023-duncannon-appalachian-trail-festival/

  • CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES: MANOR AREA TO CUNNINGHAM FALLS – 13H

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

    This 12.5 mile hike is the fourth in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. Starting at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, we will follow the CT north for several miles to Cunningham Falls for lunch, then return to the Manor […]

  • PVSP: CARRIE WAY – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Koury

    Join us on this 8 1/3 mile Howard County hike near the Davis Tunnel Area of the Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has eleven minor stream crossings, some rocky and rugged terrain, many scenic water views, and about 1300 feet of climbing. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.8 mph, and there […]

  • Canceled SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 12H – CANCELLED

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 11-12 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike may include two hard climbs of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please indicate whether you plan to meet at the trailhead or […]

  • Stony Run – 5.5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Amy Huntoon

    Beginning in Roland Park at Wyndhurst Station, 5 to 6 miles flat terrain walk along Stony Run stream through Wyman Park to Remington R House for a snack/lunch stop (rest rooms available) and then a stroll along the Johns Hopkins campus back to Stony Run and Wyndhurst Station. Bring lunch or snack. Hike leaders: Amy […]

  • PVSP East of Old Court Rd – 10M+

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Jon Hyman

    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 […]

  • ELK NECK STATE FOREST – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    We will hike a mixture of hiking trails 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 crosses some streams. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 11H

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

    This 11+ mile loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike north in a long loop using several trails. The estimated total ascent is 1400 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.-2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at […]

  • LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS/JESSE’S TRAIL HIKE – 5.5 E/M

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

    NOTE: Hike will start 9 AM In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and some on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mills. Hiking poles recommended. A few very minor creek crossings, but may be muddy in spots. Rocky […]

  • CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK CIRCUIT-9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Brian Bare

    This is a 9-mile circuit hike visiting Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista, Wolf and Chimney Rocks. The elevation gain is 1700 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0 to 2.5 MPH. There are no significant stream crossings.

  • PVSP SOAPSTONE TRAIL – 9M

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

    This hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and adjacent trails, finishing around noon. There will be a snack break but no lunch stop. The hike has some moderate hills and stream crossings.

  • CARDEROCK / GREAT FALLS TRAILS – 13H

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

    This 12-13 mile loop hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including Billy Goat A, B and C trails, the C&O Canal, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several very nice ridge views of the river from the Overlook Trail, and views of the falls […]

  • BLACK HILLS REGIONAL PARK – 8.5 M

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

    This hike begins on natural surface marked trails, meandering and rolling. There are no water crossings. Portions of the trail are mixed with approximately 2.4 miles of hard surface trail and some stone trails. The majority of this hike will be on natural surface trails. It is a scenic route hiking a partial perimeter of […]

  • OELLA -5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Marsha McLaughlin

    Walk in historic Oella, along the Patapsco River and surrounding hills. The hike follows the roadway through much of this historic mill town, with a short stretch along the mill race paralleling the Patapsco River, later turning onto the Trolley Trail to reach Banneker Park, then back to the riverfront. Some elevation change and parts […]