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  • FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: WOLFSVILLE RD TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT– 13 / 17.6 / 23 S (FAST)

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Jen Merriman

    This “1st 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” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace and stamina. All hikers MUST turnaround […]

  • PVSP CHEVROLET LOOP – 7.5M

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

    The trailhead begins behind St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and turns south past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west along the river and up into the hills eventually looping around and back to the church. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 […]

  • 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 OELLA-PICKALL AREA – 9M

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

    This figure-eight hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and hikes north to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 900 feet, with several moderate uphill climbs. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph.

  • SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK – 7M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    On this hike, we will explore some of the trails within Susquehanna State Park. Our hike will take us past historic sites, through deep forests and open meadows, and we will finish on a flat section as we hike along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at the historic Rock Run Grist Mill and then […]

  • APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES: WOLFSVILLE ROAD TO POGO CAMPGROUND – 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Steve Kempler

    One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 8.8 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Pogo Campground. Total elevation gain is 700' with the longest climb of 500' over .5 miles. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. […]

  • 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 […]

  • ROCKBURN LOOP – 5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    The trail begins in the parking Lot of Rockburn Branch Park West. We will access the Rockburn Elementary Connector trail and work our way through the park. This trail has no water crossings and minimal elevation. We will walk 2.25-2.5 mph. There will not be a lunch break for this hike.

  • LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS/JESSE’S TRAIL HIKE – 5.5 E/M

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

    In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and some on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mills. Hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings but may be muddy in spots. Rocky areas along parts of the trail.

  • LITTLE AND MIDDLE PATUXENT CONFLUENCE/SAVAGE – 6M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Ohlrich

    This is an adventurous hike that takes us by the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers twice as we hike through Savage Mill and across the Bollman Bridge. We’ll see the Wincopin Trails from each river. This is sort of an out and back hike but not quite. We’ll walk part of Savage […]

  • Signal Knob, Massanutten Mountains, VA – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Klinedinst

    This loop hike offers nice views of Buzzard Rocks, Fort Hunt Valley, and Strasburg on your way to Signal Knob Overlook. The trail is extremely rocky in many places.

  • PVSP – MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5M

    Hike Distance:
    8.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]

  • Seneca Trail Series: MD 355 to Goshen Trail – 10H

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

    This hike on trail near Seneca Creek starts at the parking lot on route MD-355 where in crosses Seneca Creek in Germantown. We will proceed north on the Seneca Greenway Trail, then cross Watkins Mill Road and Brinks Road and continue to the Goshen Trail intersection. Then we will hike around the Goshen Trail Loop […]

  • Canceled LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MERRYMAN TRAIL AREA – 5M+

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

    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: […]

  • PVSP: DANIELS AREA TO HOLLOFIELD AREA – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Koury

    Join us on this 12 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. This modified out-and-back hike has about 2,000 feet of climbing, includes some very rocky sections of trail, has a number of minor stream crossings, offers many nice river and tributary views, and provides dramatic views of the route 40 and I-70 […]

  • HIKE AROUND BELMONT – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Mark Malnati

    This 7.5 mile hike leaves from the Rockburn Branch Park Recreation Center, crosses Landing Road and continues on, initially following the Morning Choice Trail. There will be about 700 feet of elevation gain, the pace is planned for 2.5 mph. There are two stream crossings where poles will be helpful. We will find a spot […]

  • BIG GUNPOWDER STATE PARK, MASEMORE RD – 5E/M

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Marsha McLaughlin

    Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR, FROG HOLLOW & PRETTYBOY MARINA – 8M

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

    Originally scheduled for January 7, 2026 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 […]

  • RED RUN SOLDIER’S DELIGHT – 7.5M

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

    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 […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – BOLLINGER TRAIL HIKE – 9M

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

    Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings.  Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch.  This may be the best hike at Prettyboy.  Pace of 2 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 9:30 a.m. From […]