This loop hike in Frederick County will depart from Hamburg Rd. and will take place partly on the Catoctin Trail and partly on other trails and paths that network this forest. The hike has a total ascent of 1700 feet and several stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.7 mph. Please […]
We will hike along the Patapsco River on the Carroll County side at a pace of about 2-2.5 mph. Parts of the trail are rocky, narrow, steep, and could be muddy or icy. There are a couple of minor stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended.
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 the rolling hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 15 min snack break at halfway. Pace:2- 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 800 ft.
Our hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue on […]
We will meet at Rockburn Park and take in many of the trails in the Rockburn and Avalon Area of PVSP including Rockburn, Morning Choice, Belmont, Ridge, and Cascade Falls. We will also do the Captain John Smith loop trail. There are a few stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1200 feet. […]
This 11-12 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the Catoctin […]
This out and back hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track trails that are both north and south of Liberty Rd with many water views along shoreline trails. Lunch will be near the water. Our pace will be high moderate (2.7 - 3 mph moving average). One easy stream crossing and no significant […]
This hike is in Howard County west of Mariottsville Rd and south of McKeldin. There are a few minor stream crossings, very few rocks, and about 1000 feet of elevation gain, an old barn and nice river views. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0 – 2.5 mph. Sections of the trail will be slippery […]
This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]
This hike begins on natural surface marked trails, meandering and rolling. There are no water crossings. Portions of the trail are mixed with approximately 2.4 miles of hard surface trail and some stone trails. The majority of this hike will be on natural surface trails. It is a scenic route hiking a partial perimeter of […]
Hike from Oregon Ridge Nature Center over the ridgeline and along Baisman Run. Poles recommended due to hills and stream crossings. Lunch stop along the way. If questions, contact Trudy Pojman - lpojman@aol.com
The MA PA trail is a crushed gravel/paved trail with some rolling hills through fields and woodlands surrounding the residential areas of Bel Air and Fallston. We will have the opportunity to check out the historic Liriodendron Mansion and the eclectic Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air along the trail.
Great winter views of the reservoir along much of this hike on mountain biking trails, and several viewpoints including views of the Dam. Some hilly areas, a few stream crossings, approximately 1000 feet elevation.
This loop hike starts at the Seneca Creek State Park headquarters parking lot and hikes south toward Riffleford Road, then doubles back to Clopper Lake using the Seneca Greenway and Mink Hollow Trails. We will then hike around the lake using the Lake Trail before returning to the starting point. The trails are relatively flat […]
Join us as we explore this new 577-acre preserve that opened in 2022. Our hike will take us through the woods, meadows, along Octoraro Creek, and even through a bamboo forest! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several small stream crossings, so trekking poles are recommended. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph DISTANCE: 6.0 – 6.5 miles […]
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 […]
