Due to the MCM picnic being on the first Saturday in June, this hike will take place on the second Saturday. This “2nd Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average of 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” […]
Annapolis Rocks is one of the most popular hikes in Maryland. The trail head for this hike is at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park. We will hike north on the Appalachian Trail and stop for lunch at the Annapolis Rocks scenic overlook. There are several long hills along the trail. The hiking […]
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 […]
This will be a somewhat fast-paced hike, walking like we're in a hurry to get somewhere for the entire hike. We will be finished by noon, so you will have the rest of the day to "get things done!" Join us for a fun time and a good workout!
This 11-12 mile loop hike in Frederick County will depart from Hamburg Rd. will take place partly on the Catoctin Trail and partly on other trails and paths that network this forest. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to meet at the trailhead or carpool.
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, ascends to the Ridge Trail, descends to the footbridge, crosses the footbridge, ascends to the Santee Branch Trail, descends to Lost Lake, and crosses back to the parking lot. Needless to say, we will be doing some ascending, descending, and crossing. Pace averages 2.5 […]
We'll be hiking on ridge lines, by the river and streams making figure eights up and down the trails. A few 10' wide stream crossings and about 1000 ft elevation. The hiking pace will be 2.0-2.5 mph.
Starting at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, we will head left on the Prettyboy trail, eventually taking a combination of fire roads and scratch trails to loop back down to the reservoir and the Prettyboy Trail back to the parking lot. Options to finish hike at 7 miles or to continue on […]
Hike the Harford Glen Environmental Center through wooded trails along Winters Run. Hike will include some hills and stream crossings.
Hike through wooded paved trails to the Liriodendrum Mansion and return.
In the morning, we’ll have a steep hike to the top of Neighbor Mountain. We’ll then follow the AT to Elkwallow for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll return along Jeremy’s Run, crossing the stream 14 times, with many opportunities to get wet. Elevation gain is approximately 2,800 feet.
Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in all the marked trails in the park. There will be four stream crossings and a snack break […]
All flat trails through woods. Wear hiking boots and bring sticks in case it’s “marshy”. Meet at 10 AM. Bring lunch for stop the trail. Come early to see the Nature Center exhibits - many interesting critters inside and birds outside.
This 11-12 mile 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. The total ascent […]
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? Well, […]
An out-and-back hike along the Pennsylvania AT from Pen Mar Park north over Mount Dunlop to the Old Forge Picnic Area. Start by descending into Falls Creek Valley, cross the bridged creek and then immediately climb to the top of Mount Dunlop. Proceed across undulating terrain then descend into Antietam Creek Valley for lunch, then […]
Join us on a nearly 8 mile lollipop shaped hike along the trails south of Little Bennett Creek. There are some hills and some minor stream crossings. Leave from the Howard County Fairgrounds at 9:00 to carpool to trailhead. Carpool cost $5.00. Directions to Ho Co Fairgrounds: Rt. 70 to exit 80, RT. 32. Go […]
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 […]
This 5-mile hike begins at the parking lot on Belair Rd. just after crossing the bridge (6.3 miles from the beltway). We will hike under the road to the Wildlands Trail, then follow it to the Stocksdale Trail, and then to the Sweathouse Branch Trail, at the end of which we will take a short […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
