This is the third hike in the perimeter hike series in Patapsco Valley State Park. Join us on an 11-mile circuit hike on the Grays Mill and other trails in Baltimore County from Oella, down river to Ilchester and back. The hike has several stream crossings and steep but relatively short climbs. Our pace while […]
Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]
The hike is on both sides of Belair Rd. The first part is on a wooded loop (with a gradual incline) close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. On the second part, we will cross under the bridge to the opposite side of […]
Backpack the beautiful, lightly-visited, Rhododendron-lined Laurel Fork of the Potomac and its tributaries in the corner of VA and WV. Be prepared for many small and large stream crossings with full packs (bring your good water shoes and hiking poles for balancing on the crossings) and a washed-out trail section along the river. Campsites along […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead in Baltimore County along the Rockhaven trail through the woods and down the New Rocks and Jane trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river, under the Route 40 bridge and the Festivus and School’s Out trails through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, […]
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 […]
Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River, this is a 3 loop hike. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on […]
This is a scenic out and back moderate paced hike with its share of hills as well as flat areas. Very minor stream crossings. Elevation around 500 feet. The hike begins at 9:00 AM.
This hike starts from Gathland State Park and goes south on the A.T. to the Weverton Cliffs overlook, where we will have lunch and then return.
A figure eight hike through Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest for 14 miles and an accumulated 2100 feet of elevation gain. Start at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and hike the southern loop through Tom’s Run Valley along the Appalachian Trail; traverses the half mile boulder scramble called Sunset Rocks. After lunch at Pine Grove Furnace, […]
This 10 mile hike has about 700 feet of elevation change and will be led at a pace of about 2.25-2.5 mph. We will begin on the scenic Switchback Trail in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park. We'll cross the North Branch Patapsco River from Carroll County into Baltimore County and complete a […]
HIKE: Patapsco Valley State Park, / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake, 5.5 Miles, walk to the second Swinging Bridge. very easy all paved trail and awesome views along the way. This paved pathway runs parallel to Patapsco River that provides scenic views leading past numerous sites of historic interest. GPS: Patapsco Valley State Park […]
We will hike 6-7 miles at a moderate pace. Elevation gain is approximately 850 feet. Starting at the visitor center, we will hike to Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit, and Thurmont Vista. We will return to the visitor center by way of the Whiskey Still Trail. Please indicate if you plan to carpool […]
Paddle two beautiful tannin-colored meandering rivers (By MCM tradition, alternating between 4 rivers in odd and even years) in the scenic Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Arrive Friday night and camp two nights at Bodine Field campground in Wharton State Forest on odd numbered years. Commute daily to the selected rivers. You will need to […]
Length: 16 miles; Elevation gain: 3,700 ft. Hike on the Buzzard Rock Trail to Elizabeth Furnace, returning on the Sherman Gap Trail to the Massanutten East Trail. Nice views from the Massanutten East Trail and Buzzard Rocks. Sections of the trail are very rocky.
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 12-13 mile hike will start at the Hunting Creek Lake parking lot in Cunningham Falls State Park and hike north on the Catoctin Trail to its north end in Catoctin Mountain Park. Then we will return using a combination of trails. The hike has numerous climbs and an estimated ascent of about 1900 feet. […]
Heads up!! Two days of hiking – 1 hard and 1 moderate plus hike on Tuesday, October 21 1 hard, 1 moderate plus, and 1 moderate hike on Wednesday, October 22 Possibly more hikes on these days, if the demand is there. Sign up for the hikes of your choice listed in our Hike Schedule […]
This is a figure 8 hike starting at the Cedar Run Trailhead. The hike heads down the Cedar Run Trail and then up the Whiteoak Canyon Trail, past the Lower and Upper Whiteoak Falls and back via the Skyland-Big Meadows Trail. We will then head up and Lower Hawksbill Trail to the top of Hawksbill, […]
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 1800', with roughly an […]
