We begin in the parking area to the left and behind the Woodstock Inn on Woodstock Road. We cross the bridge over 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 hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track paths with many water views. There are a few steep but short hills amounting to about 1000 feet of total elevation gain. Lunch will be at the water’s edge on Coot Peninsula. Our pace will be high moderate (2.7 - 3 mph moving average). Due […]
This out and back hike travels north from Gathland State Park on the A.T. to White Rock overlook and on to lunch at Rocky Run Shelter. There are two very long uphill sections, one in the morning and one after lunch. Total elevation gain is about 2000 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0-2.5 […]
This hike along the Patapsco River is in Howard County between Marriottsville Road and Sykesville. We will visit the O'Neal family farm which comprises a stone house foundation, a log barn, and a small cemetery. Three or four additional areas containing ruins will be viewed. There is about 1000 feet of elevation gain, and a […]
This trail is accessed at the Prescott Horse Trailer area along Little Bennet Golf Course. This trail is rolling and scenic with no major water crossing. We will begin on Pine Grove Trail to Timber Ridge Trail hiking 2.5-2.75 mph. Traveling a short distance on Clarksburg RD, and continuing on Browning Run Trail. We will […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
Hike from the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls to Bobs Hill and Cat Rock. We’ll then hike to Catoctin Park to Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock. Return to the Manor Area on the Old Misery Trail. Nice winter views from several overlooks.
We will hike on both sides of the Patapsco River. First hiking to Marriottsville Road and crossing over the Patapsco. Pass McKeldin Falls, and crossing the Patapsco a second time, returning on the switch back trail. Little elevation. Trekking poles will be useful on 2nd crossing of Patapsco. I assume snow and ice will be […]
We will hike the Swamp Forest trail that circles Lums Pond, so we will have plenty of water views! It will take us through freshwater wetland forests of black cherry, sweet gum, and maple. The trail is mostly packed earth or crushed stone with many elevated boardwalks and bridges. It could probably be considered an […]
Daniel Hernandez and I will co-lead this long but pleasant 13-14 mile loop hike, which starts at the Seneca Bluffs trailhead parking on route MD-28. We will hike south on the Seneca Bluffs Trail and continue to the Potomac River. Lunch will be at or near the Potomac. After lunch, we will hike north on […]
This hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track trails with many water views. There are a few steep but short hills (total elevation gain of ~700 ft), some rocky trails, and no stream crossings. We will have a brief lunch/snack break at the water’s edge on Coot Peninsula. Our pace will be 2 […]
This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]
Hike the Prettyboy Trail all along the water from the CCC trailhead to Copperhead Point and then all the way to Prettyboy Dam. After Copperhead Point, this is the most challenging part of the Trail, with rock scrambles and a slope side trail that makes you feel like a mountain goat, but we will take […]
4.5 mile easy to moderate hike through fields and forest at a leisurely pace with 450 feet of elevation gain. Portapotties are located at the beginning of the hike. Lunch at a scenic view of the reservoir.
We will begin at Rockburn Park, make our way to PVSP, then hiking sections of Morning Choice, Cascade, and Ridge trails to Hanging Bridge and back. No significant elevation. Several stream crossing, two can be challenging. Lunch at pavilion next to bridge.
This "1st Saturday of the Month" Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has_Beens and Wannabees (or for those who just want a pleasant Saturday outing) offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average approaching 3.0 mph or better over 11 to 20 miles. This hike has intermediate "distance/ascent" targets, so you can both track […]
This hike begins at the Willow Grove Nature Center in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, follows the Cascade, and other trails weaving through the Howard County hills south of the Patapsco. We cross the footbridge past the old Bloede Dam site and up into the hills on the Baltimore County side. We descend to cross the second footbridge over […]
Join us on this lollipop hike that traverse the Prettyboy Trail along the water 80% of the time, beginning on Georges Creek and then to the wider and open portions of the Reservoir. It doesn't get any better than this. A couple of stream crossings. Lunch overlooking Goose Island. Pace will be 2 to 2.5 […]
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.
