This figure-eight hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and hikes north to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 900 feet, with several moderate uphill climbs. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph.
On this hike, we will explore some of the trails within Susquehanna State Park. Our hike will take us past historic sites, through deep forests and open meadows, and we will finish on a flat section as we hike along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at the historic Rock Run Grist Mill and then […]
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 8.8 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Pogo Campground. Total elevation gain is 700' with the longest climb of 500' over .5 miles. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. […]
Leaving the Liberty Hill parking lot, we head south on the Appalachian Trail for 1.5 miles, then drop down for 2 more miles into Sky Meadows Park to the visitor center and indoor bathrooms. We continue on a variety of well-marked trails across to the Lost Mountain area. Lunch is on a hillside with pastoral views […]
The trail begins in the parking Lot of Rockburn Branch Park West. We will access the Rockburn Elementary Connector trail and work our way through the park. This trail has no water crossings and minimal elevation. We will walk 2.25-2.5 mph. There will not be a lunch break for this hike.
In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and some on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mills. Hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings but may be muddy in spots. Rocky areas along parts of the trail.
This is an adventurous hike that takes us by the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers twice as we hike through Savage Mill and across the Bollman Bridge. We’ll see the Wincopin Trails from each river. This is sort of an out and back hike but not quite. We’ll walk part of Savage […]
This loop hike offers nice views of Buzzard Rocks, Fort Hunt Valley, and Strasburg on your way to Signal Knob Overlook. The trail is extremely rocky in many places.
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 […]
This hike on trail near Seneca Creek starts at the parking lot on route MD-355 where in crosses Seneca Creek in Germantown. We will proceed north on the Seneca Greenway Trail, then cross Watkins Mill Road and Brinks Road and continue to the Goshen Trail intersection. Then we will hike around the Goshen Trail Loop […]
Beautiful hike in the Loch Raven Reservoir area! This is a 5 mile hike at a moderately fast pace. We will walk as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere for the duration of the hike. We should be back by 11:30, the latest. My cell phone on the day of the hike: […]
Join us on this 12 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. This modified out-and-back hike has about 2,000 feet of climbing, includes some very rocky sections of trail, has a number of minor stream crossings, offers many nice river and tributary views, and provides dramatic views of the route 40 and I-70 […]
This 7.5 mile hike leaves from the Rockburn Branch Park Recreation Center, crosses Landing Road and continues on, initially following the Morning Choice Trail. There will be about 700 feet of elevation gain, the pace is planned for 2.5 mph. There are two stream crossings where poles will be helpful. We will find a spot […]
Originally scheduled for January 7, 2026 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 […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings. Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch. This may be the best hike at Prettyboy. Pace of 2 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 9:30 a.m. From […]
We will hike the Swamp Forest trail that circles Lums Pond, so we will have plenty of water views! It will take us through freshwater wetland forests of black cherry, sweet gum, and maple. The trail is mostly packed earth or crushed stone with many elevated boardwalks and bridges. It could probably be considered an […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
