Join us as we hike through the fields and deciduous forest of this conservation park. We'll spend some time along the Hawlings River and “discover” a hidden pond. The terrain is rolling with only minor stream crossings. Lunch will be along the banks of the Hawlings River.
Hike along the Little Gunpowder River from Bottom Rd. to Pleasantville Rd. and back on a slightly different route. There are several hills on quite steep, some small stream crossings and large stretches of flat that could be muddy. This hike includes the former Ma and Pa railroad bed. LEADERS: Bill and Carolyn Bauer, carbauer@verizon.net […]
This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average of 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 and stamina. All hikers MUST turnaround […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet of elevation. There will […]
This loop hike will follow trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest, including the Catoctin and Rusted Bug Trails. We will hike north on the Buck Flats Trail, then wind through the trails in the bike maze before continuing south. We'll cross Hamburg Road to the Rusted Bug Trail before looping back toward […]
This Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County is actually two hikes. You have the option of doing a 6 1/2 mile moderate hike (with over 900 feet of elevation gain) or a 12 mile hard hike (with 1900 feet of elevation gain). Our 20 minute lunch break will occur near the end of […]
There will be two climbs and three short water crossings on this hike. We will take a 10 minute snack break at the pond. Pace will be 2-2.5 mph. On the morning of the hike, contact Renee Faison 410-458-2729. Please note that we will meet at Oregon Ridge Lodge, NOT the Nature Center.
Hike upstream through woods along Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) to Red Trail to Orange Trail, hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first). This is a loop hike. RSVP not required. Meet at the trailhead.
This hike takes us by the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers as we hike the trails beside both rivers. We'll also hike some of the other Wincopin Trails through the woods. We’ll hike at 2.00 – 2.5 mph pace with 600″ elevation gain. There are some tree rooty sections and some rocky […]
This 9+ mile hike leaves from the east view parking lot, we will hike a counter clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks overlook by way of the Saddleback Horse Trail. We will have lunch at the overlook. We will hike down from the overlook to continue on the Saddleback Horse Trail. From there […]
We will hike the Box Turtle and Wolf Trail Loop as we meander through the woods of the 900+ acre Bacon Ridge Natural Area near Crownsville. Local folklore claims that the creek that runs through the heart of the natural area is named Bacon Ridge Branch because there was a hog farm in the center […]
Join us on this 6 mile Howard County hike. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is only about 400 feet total, and the pace averages 2.25 - 2.60 mph. It is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who are […]
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? You […]
Join us on this 8 mile Howard County hike that employs both the Rockburn Branch Park and the Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has a couple of stream crossings where poles are recommended, some sections of rugged trail, exposure to open fields as well as deep forest, and about 1,000 feet of ascent. Our […]
This 11 mile hike will start at Hunting Creek Lake parking lot in CFSP and use the Catoctin and Cat Rock Trails in Cunningham Falls State Park and several trails in Catoctin Mountain Park. The hike has numerous climbs and an estimated ascent of about 1900 feet. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - […]
Trip Overview This is Day 1 of a five-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their own arrangements for lodging and travel. Once arrived and settled in, we will get together for smores around the campfire, dinner, […]
Trip Overview This is Day 2 of a five-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their own arrangements for lodging and travel. Once arrived and settled in, we will get together for smores around the campfire, dinner, […]
We will use the Shenandoah Street parking lot so if you have one, please bring your park pass. Heading south on the AT, we will take the Loudon Heights spur to three gorgeous overlooks and turn around after Split Rock. Next, we will continue south on the AT and have lunch at the 4-mile campground. […]
This hike is in the Wincopin area of Savage Park. We will leave from the parking area off Vollmerhausen Road then do a series of loops. We will be hiking both the east and west sides of I95. There will be a small amount of bushwhacking when we look for the grave of Civil War […]
This approximately 8-mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will begin at the pumping station on Green Clover Drive in the Allenford neighborhood which is off Rt. 99 (Old Frederick Rd). This hike will be hilly with about 1,000 feet of elevation, and several stream crossings. Hiking sticks are recommended. The pace will be between […]
