Hike the North Park Loop Trail along the Susquehanna River beginning at the Susquehanna Loch Museum. The hike continues through the town of Havre de Grace to view the murals. RSVP not required. Meet at the trailhead.
We will hike 6.5 miles at a moderate pace (2.4 mph). Starting at the visitor center we will hike west to the Greentop area where we will stop for lunch and then return. The approximate elevation gain is 650 ft.
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 be 2 […]
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 hike begins at the Sherwood House Park Office 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 pleasant 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 […]
This is a 20+ mile out and back bike ride along the Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail. The ride is on flat gravel with no hills or stream crossings. The focus is to enjoy the views with your fellow MCM members which will include short stops along the way […]
Update!!!! 2.5 days of hiking!! And addition hikes added: one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday!! We have a FULL SLATE OF HIKES ready to go: Monday afternoon (for early birds): just added - SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE HIKE: BEARFENCE MOUNTAIN –3M Tuesday: SHENANDOAH FALL FOLIAGE HIKE: Big Meadows Rose River; Story of the Forest […]
Do you plan to arrive early at Big Meadows? Join me for an afternoon walk to Bearfence Mountain! This hike will start at the Lewis Mountain Campground Picnic Area. We will take the Appalachian Trail north for 1 mile and hike the Bearfence Mountain Trail loop clockwise, returning to our starting point, for a total […]
We begin at Big Meadows Lodge and follow looping trails past waterfalls, along rivers and includes some dramatic views of the Shenandoah Valley. There are a few steep climbs and descents with about 1,500 feet of total elevation.
Length: 11 miles or 12.5 miles; Elevation gain: 3,182 ft. Hike through two of the deepest and steepest ravines in Shenandoah National Park with views of waterfalls, cascades and high cliffs, with an option to hike to the highest point in SNP. We’ll start the hike from Hawksbill Gap on Skyline Drive with a steep […]
Join me on a circuit hike that goes past an old stone mission, a cemetery with grave markers from the 1800s, and one of the highest waterfalls in the park, all within the beautiful forests of the national park. The trail starts at the South River Picnic Area (about eleven and a half miles drive […]
This is an out and back hike leading from Big Meadows to the summit of Hawksbill, at 4050' the highest point in Shenandoah National Park. We will be on the AT most of the time, but will take the Salamander Trail to the summit of Hawksbill. The estimated elevation gain is 2000', with roughly an […]
The Mill Prong Trail will take us to Rapidan Camp, the National Historic Landmark that was the rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover in the late 1920s. The way is downhill and the setting beautiful. After visiting the cabin (if open) we will continue uphill on the Laurel Prong Trail to its junction with the […]
We will still start in front of the Big Meadows Lodge, take a short walk to Blackrock Overlook, and onward to the Appalachian Trail, heading north. We will take a look out at Fisher's Gap Overlook before crossing the road on to the Rose River Loop Trail, where we will pass several waterfalls and a […]
This is a 3.5 mile circuit hike over and around Stony Man Mountain for those who want a shorter hike. Despite the short distance, this is still a hike in the mountains with about 800' of elevation gain and some steep, rocky and perhaps wet sections.
We will begin at the Pinnacles Parking Area and hike North Bound on the AT to Marys Rock This is a beautiful section of the trail with many overlooks culminating at one of the best views in the park On our way back to Pinnacles we will take a lunch break at Byrds Nest #3 […]
This hike is about 5 miles, midway between easy and moderate. There will be several hills and one easy stream crossing. The usual roots and rocks so poles are helpful. There are no restrooms/porta pots so we will stop as needed for separations. Lunch stop will be along the Sweathouse. Pace will be moderate stopping […]
This hike will take us in the direction of Daniels and then back on the Main Line Path by the river. Parts of this 7- 8 mile hike are hilly with some stream crossings. Other parts of the hike are flat on the Main Line Path by the river. The pace will be between 2.25 […]
RSVP Not Required (Meet At Trailhead) This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the neighborhood of Roland Park, which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. We will also talk about the development and history of the area in the 1890s-1920s. Although no poles are needed (unless there […]
