This is an out and back hike along Little Gunpowder Falls, with to a loop to the Waterfalls and view of two waterfalls. Some minor stream crossings and mostly flat hiking. Hiking poles recommended for stream crossings. NO Spot A Pot: Separation as requested.
This hike will take in many of the trails in the Pickall Area of PVSP including the Pickall Trail, and the Mill Race Trail, and the Rockhaven Trail. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1000 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for an […]
Join us on a 9-mile circuitous hike from the Pickall Area. The hike has a few stream crossings and several steep, but relatively short climbs with an elevation gain of approximately 900 feet. We will take a lunch break. Pace averages 2 to 2.5 mph.
From our picnic pavilion we head northwest on the School’s Out Trail and loop around on the Festivus Trail, then down to the Patapsco across a stream under Rt. 40 up a steep hill to the Rockhaven trail, then New Rocks Trail, and back down to the river and return. There will be a 20 […]
Enjoy 5 miles at a 2 to 2 1/4 mph pace. Part of the hike is out and back, part is a circuit, some flat sections, rocks scattered throughout. There are several moderate up hills and one steep, rocky downhill. Hiking poles helpful. Bring WATER and a snack if you wish. LEAVE: Promptly at 11:30 […]
MCM Annual Picnic- Sunday, June 7, 3:00 pm Patapsco Valley State Park Pickall Area, Pavilion #706 8125 Johnnycake Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21224 Save the date for the annual club picnic! There are a few changes for the picnic this year. The picnic has been moved to Sunday, June 7 and the site has moved to Shelter […]
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 approximately 2.5 mph. After crossing Clarksburg Road, we will continue on Browning Run Trail circling back to […]
This 9 mile hike leaves from the west view parking lot, we will hike a wide clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks viewing area. We will also hike up the east side of Sugarloaf to enjoy the view, then down the west side to conclude the hike. There will be about 1,600 feet […]
This is a scenic and relatively easy forest hike along the shore of the Loch Raven Reservoir. You’ll pass many awesome viewpoints where you can get great views of the water and forest of the Reservoir. Two easy stream crossings, hiking poles as desired. Lunch at the peninsula halfway point with awesome view of the […]
Starting at the trailhead parking we will begin by taking a short trail to Wind Cave (note: hike leader is not planning to enter the caves). We will pick up the Conestoga Trail with great views of the Susquehanna River to Pinnacle Overlook where we will have lunch. We will head back using different, newer […]
Length: 15 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 3,500 ft. Hike in the Hazel Country area of SNP on several trails including the Hannah Run Trail and White Rocks Trail. We'll visit a swimming hole off of the White Rocks Trail, so bring your swimsuit.
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet of elevation. There will […]
Wooded and paved trails, beautiful manicured gardens (including Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden with cherry blossoms, and sculptures) and a nice pond and natural area in the Park. Flexible hike if you want fewer miles. We will meet at the entrance to the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center (restrooms available). (Also an […]
This 8.5 – 9 mile hike starts at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park. We will first hike north the short distance to the Monument to enjoy the view, then head south on the A.T. to the Rocky Run shelter for lunch. Then we will return north on the A.T. to the starting […]
Join us for a circuit hike through the Glen Artney and Hilton areas of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike includes numerous hills with about 900 feet of elevation gain and six shallow stream crossings (rock hops). Our pace will be 2 to 2.5 mph.
Join us on an 8 mile hike, starting in Woodstock, as we wander the trails, on the Baltimore County side, heading East. We will enjoy rolling hills on lesser traveled paths, hiking in lush hillsides, along rocky streams, and with great views, as well as a tranquil walk along the Patapsco River. Several very minor […]
This 12-mile loop starting from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and following the Catoctin Trail. After lunch near a pond, we will return via the Power Line and Yellow Poplar Trails. There will be about 1800 feet of ascent, including one 700-foot climb over 1.3 miles. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or […]
There will be two climbs and three short water crossings on this hike. We will take a 10 minute snack break at the pond. Pace will be 2-2.5 mph. On the morning of the hike, contact Renee Faison 410-458-2729. Please note that we will meet at Oregon Ridge Lodge, NOT the Nature Center.
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 approximately 2.5 mph. We will access the Tobacco Barn trail, Browning Run Trail circling back to Pine […]
Hike through tidal marshes and forests on flat, sometimes “marshy” trails. Bring lunch for a stop along the trail. Come early to visit the interactive Nature Center.
