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  • MCKELDIN AREA/PVSP – 7M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Debbie Coble

    This hike has plenty of hills. We'll cover about 7 miles with only minor stream crossings and approximately 900 ft. elevation gain. Bring water and lunch. LEAVE: 9:30 A.M. from the parking lot at Gate House. From Liberty RD.(Rt.26) south on Marriottsville Rd. drive 4.4 miles to park entrance on the left. From I-70W exit […]

  • LIBERTY SHERVETTES CORNER – 9.5 M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Mark Malnati

    This 9.5 mile hike leaves from the Boat Dock Rd in Eldersburg.  We will hike a counterclockwise loop that is mostly along the coast of Liberty Reservoir. There will be about 550 feet of elevation gain. There are minimal stream crossings, the pace will be about 2.5 mph. Plan on eating lunch along the trail. […]

  • LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS/JESSE’S TRAIL – 5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Susan Riddleberger

    In and out hike along wooded trails, some along the falls and on Jesse's trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mill. Hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings, but may be muddy in spots. Questions: sriddleberger@comcast.net or 410-978-0213

  • 🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

    Hike Distance:
    3.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    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, […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin Trail and the Death March Trail as well as other adjoining trails. The hike has one long steep climb and several moderate climbs for a total ascent of 1800 feet, and several stream crossings. […]

  • BIG GUNPOWDER – MT CARMEL – 5.5E/6.5M

    Hike Distance:
    6.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Trudy Pojman

    Hike a hilly loop through Gunpowder Falls State Park along Mingo Falls, Bunker Hill, and other trails starting from the Mt Carmel Park & Ride. There are several stream crossings, so poles are recommended. Lunch stop at picnic tables. Those who do no wish to hike Green Grain up to the ruins will be able […]

  • ROCKBURN PARK TO SWINGING BRIDGE – 8 M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Larry Freeman

    We will be hiking on the Morning Choice, Cascade and Ridge trails from Rockburn Park (5400 Landing road) and return by a different route. There is no elevation to speak of, but there are two moderately challenging stream crossing-good to have polls. We will eat lunch at the pavilion near the swinging bridge, and hike […]

  • CONESTOGA TRAIL, PA—13S

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Klinedinst

    Length: 13 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 2500 ft. Hike from the Holtwood Recreation Area to House Rock on this beautiful and challenging section of the Conestoga Trail. Highlights are Pinnacle Overlook, Kelly’s Run, Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve and many rocky outcroppings with excellent views of the Susquehanna River.

  • ANNAPOLIS ROCKS – 11.0H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    Annapolis Rocks is one of the most popular hikes in the entire state of Maryland. The trail head for this hike is at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park. We will hike north on the Appalachian Trail and stop for lunch at the Annapolis Rocks scenic overlook. There are several long hills along […]

  • GLENROY PRESERVE – 6.5M

    Hike Distance:
    6.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    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! One of the trails will take us through fields of asters, purple coneflowers, and false sunflowers! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several […]

  • PVSP SOAPSTONE TRAIL – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 8-9 mile hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and adjacent trails, finishing around noon. There will be a snack break but no lunch stop. The hike has some moderate hills and several stream crossings.

  • PVSP AVALON AREA – 11M+

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails on both sides of the river in that area.

  • COLLEGE MOUNTAIN IN EMMITSBURG – 6.5M

    Hike Distance:
    6.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Mark Malnati

    This 6.5 mile hike leaves from the parking lot next to Old St Mary’s Cemetery. We will hike a loop that takes us to the rocky top of College Mountain, and then an out & back to a northerly viewing area called Indian Lookout. There will be about 1,500 feet of elevation gain. There are […]

  • CROMWELL VALLEY AND LOCH RAVEN-11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Leise Ballou

    Join us as we explore the trails in Cromwell Valley Park and the Loch Raven Watershed. This 11 mile hike is on mostly earthen trails, has several stream crossings and a total ascent of 1700 feet. We will have lunch overlooking the reservoir. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5-3 mph.

  • FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO THURSTON GRIGGS TRAIL – 9.7 / 14 / 17.7 S (FAST)

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Grubb

    This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has-beens and Wannabes offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average (MPA) approaching 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]

  • PROVIDENCE RD. LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jon Hyman

    Our hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: […]

  • 🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

    Hike Distance:
    3.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    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, […]

  • PVSP OELLA-PICKALL AREA – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    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 1000 feet, with several moderate climbs. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph.

  • ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK TO ROCKBURN BEND – 7.5 M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    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 crossing Landing Road to morning Rockburn Bend. We will return on Belmonte then and navigate back on the other side of Rockburn Branch Park. There will be a […]

  • JONES FALLS TRAIL – 5 E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Amy Huntoon

    We will meet  at the Cylburn parking lot and walk up to the mansion to see it, then head out of the arboretum to the Jones Falls trail which is paved. We will hike downhill to the Meadow Mill area and eat our lunch at the Zen Garden that is near Druid Hill Park. Then […]