In April 1935, MCM led a hike from Woodstock to the forks of the Patapsco. This hike will recreate possible route used by those early club members. Our hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails on the Baltimore County side of PVSP, crossing the Woodstock Road bridge […]
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, […]
Join us on an 8 mile circuit hike on the new Old Ellicott City (OEC) Connector Trail which was recently constructed through the woods to the Hollofield area. We will view some grand old homes along the return route. Total elevation gain is about 800 feet. Pace averages 2 - 2.5 mph.
5 mile leisure hike in Anne Arundel County with mature woods and rolling hills (some steep).
Moderate to fast-paced hike on Loch Raven trails. Should be done by 11:30 or 12:00 so you will have a lot of time the rest of the day to get things done.
This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]
This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
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). […]
The exact route to be determined based on weather and trail conditions. Most likely 5 easy miles on shady dirt paths with occasional water views. Boots recommended, poles optional. Bring lunch and water. Leader:Wendy Matt (443)858-0658
Come explore this gem of a park in Carroll County. Trails are mostly wide and gently rolling with about 500 ft of elevation change. Our moving pace will be about 2.25 mph. Lunch will be lakeside. There is no entrance fee for those over 62, otherwise it is $6 per vehicle for Carroll County residents, […]
This hike starts at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park and hikes north to the Annapolis Rocks overlook. We will have lunch near the overlook and then return. There are several long hills on this hike. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
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, […]
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 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 […]
Hike the Harford Glen Environmental Center through wooded trails along Winters Run. Hike will include some hills and stream crossings. 6
Join us on a 9-mile hike in the highland area of the Loch Raven watershed as we follow a zig-zag route to the back side of the dam. There are several vistas of the reservoir along the hilly course. Elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Snack […]
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, follows the Cascade, and other trails weaving through the Howard County hills south of the Patapsco. We cross the footbridge past the old Bloede Dam site and up into the hills on the Baltimore County side. We descend to cross the second footbridge over […]
This 11-12 mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. The total ascent […]
This 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail in Washington County replicates the club's first hike, done in 1934. The trail has many very rocky sections, a total ascent of about 1,500 feet, no stream crossings, and lunch at the overlook. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 3 mph.
Because of July heat, I will be starting this hike a little early and include only a snack break so we will finish earlier than usual. This hike will be within the PVSP and will start at 9:30 from the trailhead that is at the back of the parking lot for the St. Alphonsus Church […]
