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AT: WEVERTON CLIFFS PARKING LOT TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 13.4/20/6/24.2 MILES- S

Hike Distance:
Over 15 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Strenuous
Hike Leader:
Sydney Dy

This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has-beens and Wannabes offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average (MPA) approaching 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]

Prettyboy Trail with Boy Scout Loop – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Gwen Mahoney

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. Snack/lunch break will be on the shore of the reservoir. Lovely water views and woodland trails […]

Canceled 🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

Hike Distance:
3.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Ann Roberts

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, […]

PVSP SOAPSTONE TRAIL – 9M

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

This 8-9 mile 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.

LIBERTY RESERVOIR: COOT PENINSULA – 10M+

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Kathy Souders

This hike in Carroll County is on fire roads and foot paths through wooded areas with lots of water views. Expect about 1000 ft of elevation change. There are no stream crossings. Our moving pace will be about 2.25-2.5 mph, but we will be stopping to admire and identify the spring ephemerals that we see.

MT. CARMEL RD. GUNPOWDER LOOP – 6-7M

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Trudy Pojman

We will hike a circular route on the Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, & Gunpowder trails, including a steep ascent to the Green trail. Hike will extend a mile to visit to the ruins of an old mill if the group wishes. ** This hike will NOT visit the ruins.

PROVIDENCE RD, LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

Our hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: […]

PVSP HILTON TO AVALON AREA HIKE – 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 […]

Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman Trail Area – 7M+

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Ann Roberts

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!

SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 11H

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

This 10-11 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 includes one or two a hard climbs of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet […]

Canceled MPEA-MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL AREA – 7.5 M

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

This hike of 7.5 miles will start in the parking lot off Trotter Rd in Clarksville, MD. We will be accessing the Wildlife loop, continuing towards the meadow via the Connector trail. Continuing to the South Wind Circle trail including several small loops within loops to access the entire park. There will be no stream […]

Canceled SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK LOOP VIA AT US 50 – 16S

Hike Distance:
Over 15 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Strenuous
Hike Leader:
Gwen Mahoney

Leaving the Liberty Hill parking lot, we head south on the Appalachian Trail for 1.5 miles, then drop down for 2 more miles into Sky Meadows Park to the visitor center and indoor bathrooms. We continue on a variety of well-marked trails across to the Lost Mountain area. Lunch is on a hillside with pastoral views […]

Canceled Havre de Grace – 5E

Hike Distance:
5.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Peggy Thomas

Hike the North Point Loop Trail along the Susquehanna River beginning at the Lock House Museum. The hike continues through the town of Havre de Grace to view murals, the Concord Point Lighthouse and Tydings Park.

GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5E

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

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 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.

🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

Hike Distance:
3.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Ann Roberts

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, […]

PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10M+

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area. LEAVE: 9:30 A.M. from the parking lot near the PVSP Hollofield Entrance Station, Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City (on US-40, 3 miles west of I-695 and 2 miles east of US-29). We will […]

Canceled MANOR AREA / VANDAL LOOP – 11H –CANCELLED

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This lollipop hike starts at the Manor Area parking area of Cunningham Falls State Park and follows the Catoctin Trail south into Cunningham Falls State Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. Stops at White Rock overlook and Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long climbs and total […]

Canceled NORTHPOINT STATE PARK – 5E

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

Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised and […]

Canceled PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR, FROG HOLLOW AND PRETTYBOY MARINA, 8M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Registration Required. This hike on the east side of Prettyboy begins on Parsonage Road at Frog Hollow (a river/marsh that feeds into the reservoir) and crosses Spooks Hill Road to great water views of the Reservoir. Some hikers say our lunch spot has the best view of Prettyboy. A couple of stream crossings. Pace will […]