https://www.usna.usda.gov. We will walk the full grounds and woods and visit pretty much all the areas that are open including (1st part- 5E) dogwoods, fern valley, conifers, magnolias, Asian collections, and National Capitol Columns, see how many of the State Trees we can find, and a short walk along the Anacostia, and (2nd part, after […]
This loop hike will begin on trails in Rockburn Branch Park and then quickly cross over to the nearby Avalon section of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has numerous moderate stream crossings and rolling hills. There will be about 1000 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There […]
Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead"
Hike along the Susquehanna River beginning at the Old Grist Mill through a path of natural bluebells.
We will hike 7 miles at a moderate pace (2.4 mph) in the Owens Creek area of Catoctin Mountain Park. The approximate elevation gain is 850 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. Also, please include your cell number.
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 […]
Experience the remarkable views of Great Falls, the Potomac River and Too Difficult Run in this popular National Park. We begin at the visitors center heading north along the river, loop around to the south and down to Too Difficult Run following it down to the Potomac. Then up through the hills looping back to […]
A 10.5-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph.
Join us on this 5 3/4 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is less than 150 feet per mile, and the pace averages 2.25 - 2.50 mph. The hike has a couple of minor stream […]
This 12-13 mile loop hike is the second in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg Road parking area and then follow the Catoctin Trail north to the Death March Trail, then loop back to Hamburg Road on various side […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike has patches of rocky terrain, a half dozen or more minor stream crossings, a river walk of about a mile, and 1,100+ feet of ascent. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 2.8 mph, and there will be […]
This trail travels from a residential neighborhood off of Carrie Way toward the Patapsco River, turns west through the hills towards the conservancy and the Woodstock Inn. Meandering through multiple trails. Ultimately returning to the Old Main Line along the Patapsco River. There will be a 15-20 min snack/lunch break. Pace approximately 2.5 mph (24 […]
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10.5 miles going south from Alternate US-40/Turners Gap to White Rock Overlook and Bear Spring Cabin. Total elevation gain is 2,000′ with the longest climb of 800′ over 1.6 miles. Pace […]
Hike both sides of the Big Gunpowder Falls off of Belair Rd in Kingsville to view the beautiful Bluebell spring flowers in bloom. It is mostly flat terrain with a few minor stream crossings. Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty of nature! Boots and poles recommended. No facilities available at trailhead. Royal Farm […]
Join us as we explore the trails in Cromwell Valley Park and the Loch Raven Watershed. This 11 mile hike is on mostly earthen trails, has several stream crossings and a total ascent of 1700 feet. We will have lunch overlooking the reservoir. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5-3 mph.
This hike is primarily on paved roads but there will be some field and off-road trail portions (latter being potentially muddy if recent rains). We will visit some of the monuments (will climb a couple) and famous battlefield locations (Pickett’s Charge, Peach Orchard, Wheatfield, Devil’s Den, Little Roundtop, etc.) associated with the 2nd and 3rd […]
This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields and forests, and along Deer Creek, where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]
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 6 miles or to continue on […]
This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will hike on the A.T. to the Pole Steeple overlook, then hike up Buck Ridge on the Bong Trail and have lunch on the rocks, then return to the parking lot on the Buck Ridge trail. The total estimated ascent is 1900 […]
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 […]
