This hike is in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Using a series of loops, we will hike about 6.5 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain. Portions of this hike will be alongside the river, one section is along an overgrown trail, expect this section to be a bit of a bushwhack with uneven footing. […]
An out and back hike of a total of 8.5 miles going north from US-40 to Pogo Campground with side trips to Black Rock and Annapolis Rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,500' with two long climbs of 500' over .9 mile. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. Please type 'Trailhead' or 'Carpool' on your RSVP, […]
Starting at Bunker Hill parking lot we will head upstream towards the Prettyboy Dam. We’ll take a short break to view the dam, then head up a connector trail to pick up the Highland Trail, looping back to the Gunpowder. Lunch will be at Bunker Hill picnic area. (Option at lunch to end hike early). […]
We will meet at the large parking lot for Oregon Ridge Lodge at 13401 Beaver Dam Road (NOT the Nature Center). Due to heavy snow with thick ice crust, I plan to be flexible with the route, with options to take a break at the Nature Center or to return to cars early. The flexibly […]
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/accent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked test/develop your pace and […]
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 many of the marked trails in the park. There will be four stream crossings and a snack […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the rolling hills on the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river, up into the hill again on the return to Carrie Way. Pace 2.5 mph. A number of stream crossings, […]
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, […]
This loop hike will start from the Lower Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park. We will hike on the Yellow Poplar Trail, the Catoctin Trail and other trails in Gambrill State Park and in the Frederick watershed before returning. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. BECAUSE OF THE ICY […]
This 12-mile hike in Washington County begins with a stroll through Greenbrier State Park, proceeding past Greenbrier Lake, ascending the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heading south along the AT for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to and about 2,100 feet […]
This is a 2 loop hike with a new combination of trails starting at a different trailhead on Tracey’s Store Road. We will hike fireroads & the Prettyboy Trail and have lots of water views. Lunch will have a great view of Goose Island. Some stream crossings. A 9 mile hike with option to leave […]
Hike along the Little Gunpowder River from Bottom Rd. to Pleasantville Rd. and back on a slightly different route. There are a few hills, some small stream crossings and large stretches of flat that could be muddy or icy. This hike includes the former Ma and Pa railroad bed. LEADERS: Bill and Carolyn Bauer, carbauer@verizon.net […]
2/10/2026 - Updated Parking Instructions! Join us for this hike in the Patuxent River State Park as hike along both sides of the river with a couple good views of the Patuxent River. Mostly rolling hills with only one major stream crossing which may require poles. We’ll leave from the Woodbine Park’n’Ride at 9:45. The […]
2/12/2026 - There is very little parking available at the trailhead. PLEASE meet at the Mt. Carmel Park and Ride by 9:00am We will start at the dead end trailhead on Tracey's Store Road and hike the Prettyboy Trail all the way to the CCC trails. We will take fire roads to different water views […]
Beautiful hike in the Loch Raven Reservoir area! This is a 5 mile hike at a moderately fast pace. We will walk as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere for the duration of the hike. We should be back by 11:30, the latest. My cell phone on the day of the hike: […]
The 10-11 mile loop hike will begin at the Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center parking area and follow a long loop through the park, passing Chimney and Wolf Rocks, Hog Rock, and the Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista overlooks. There will be a total elevation gain of about 2000 feet and our pace will average […]
This hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then hikes down to the Black Rock Mill. From there, we will hike north on the Seneca Greenway Trail to Germantown Road, then we will hike back on the Seneca Ridge Trail. The trails are fairly flat with some moderate […]
We'll be viewing the Patapsco River from ridge lines and the river side as we loop up and around and down again. The views should be great. There are a few 10 foot wide stream crossings and about 1000 ft overall elevation climb. The hiking pace will be 2.25 - 2.5 mph.
Let’s hike/walk 3 of Columbia’s lakes on cleared paths rather than on Carrie Way’s snowy, slushy, sloping trails. No micro spikes, poles, or ankle supports needed. We’ll start at Centennial Park West in the parking area that is just off Centennial Lane. From Centennial Lake we’ll walk through the Beaverbrook neighborhood to Wilde Lake. From […]
Hike begins at the Woodstock Inn Parking lot at 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163. Crossing over the Patapsco river onto the Baltimore County side. There are a few small stream crossings. The trails can be rolling and meandering. The pace will average 2.5 mph. There will not be a lunch break.
