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  • FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: WEVERTON CLIFFS PARKING LOT TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 13.4/20.6/24.2 MILES

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Jen Merriman

    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 […]

  • PVSP HIKE FROM ORANGE GROVE ACROSS SWINGING BRIDGES – 7M

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

    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 […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 9M

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

    This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area, hike north and then and then cross south of Hamburg Road in a long loop using many trails. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 mph. Please indicate whether you […]

  • APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES: PEN MAR TO RAVEN ROCK – 10.8M+

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Doug and Marcie Schubert

    Join us on the northern most section of a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland from Pen Mar to Harper’s Ferry.  We will hike out and back for of a total of 10.8 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to the view point at Raven Rock. Total elevation gain is […]

  • HASHAWHA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER – 6.5M

    Hike Distance:
    6.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Mike O’Connor

    We will hike 6.5 miles at a moderate pace on the Hashawha and Union Mill trails. Elevation gain is approximately 600 feet. Please include your cell number in your response.

  • PRETTYBOY, BOY SCOUT LOOP AND JOHN ROEMER TRAIL – 7M+ or 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Gwen Mahoney

    Starting at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, we will head left on the Prettyboy trail, eventually taking a combination of fire roads and scratch trails to loop back down to the reservoir and the Prettyboy Trail back to the parking lot. Options to finish hike at 7 miles or to continue on […]

  • Stony Run – 5.5E

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

    Beginning in Roland Park at Wyndhurst Station, 5 to 6 miles flat terrain walk along Stony Run stream through Wyman Park to Remington R House for a snack/lunch stop (rest rooms available) and then a stroll along the Johns Hopkins campus back to Stony Run and Wyndhurst Station. Bring lunch or snack. Hike leaders: Amy […]

  • LIBERTY RESERVOIR IN CARROL COUNTY, DEER PARK ROAD – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    This was a new hike for the Mountain Club in the Spring 2025 and it was a big hit. This lollipop hike will start on Deer Park Road at a Trailhead near the power lines. We will hike along Middle Run on gorgeous fire roads to 2 peninsulas, taking a 2.5 mile foot trail around […]

  • PVSP – ILCHESTER ROCKS – 10.0H

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

    The hike to Ilchester Rocks features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch or a snack.

  • PROVIDENCE RD, LOCH RAVEN 7.5 M

    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: […]

  • NORTH POINT STATE PARK – 5E

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

    Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised and […]

  • CALEDONIA STATE PARK: A.T. AND WIGWAM TRAIL – 11H

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

    This loop hike will begin in Caledonia State Park, PA and hike along the Appalachian Trail, Locust Gap Trail, and Wigwam Trail in Michaux State Forest. We will pass the Quarry Gap Shelter and its rhododendron “tunnel.” There are two steep climbs and several moderate stream crossings. The estimated total ascent is 1700 feet. Please […]

  • ANTIETAM NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD – 9M/ 14H

    Hike Distance:
    14.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Sydney Dy

    There are many beautiful trails and meadows, including along Antietam Creek, along with historical markers and monuments commemorating this pivotal Civil War battle. We will be hiking rather than stopping to read the signs, but feel free to stay afterwards to drive or bike to more sights. Bring your National Parks Pass if you have […]

  • PALMER STATE PARK – 6.5M

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

    This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields and forests, and along Deer Creek, where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]

  • MPEA-MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL AREA – 7.5 M

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

    This hike of 7.5 miles will start in the parking lot off Trotter Rd in Clarksville, MD. We will be accessing the Wildlife loop, continuing towards the meadow via the Connector trail. Continuing to the South Wind Circle trail including several small loops within loops to access the entire park. There will be no stream […]

  • CATOCTIN TRAIL/ BOB’S HILL – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Beth Cooper

    Join us on a hike of about 13 miles on the Catoctin Trail starting from the Manor Area and hiking to Cunningham Falls. Lunch will be at the falls before we turn around and return the Manor area. The hike includes a 1250 ft climb over 1.75 miles, an average of 16% grade to the […]

  • BIKE AND HIKE NCR TRAIL AND BEETREE PRESERVE

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    We will bike 9 miles starting at Parkton, MD & go to New Freedom, PA, a gradual 3% rise. We will eat lunch at an Italian Restaurant in New Freedom. The bike back is fast as it is mostly down hill, but we will stop at the BeeTree Preserve, a hiking area owned by a […]

  • GUNPOWDER FALLS (BLUE TRAIL HIKE) 5.0 / E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Foard

    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. Recommended: Hiking Poles

  • OREGON RIDGE – 6M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tirzah Rom

    We will hike the rolling hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 10 min snack break at halfway. Pace:2- 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 900 ft.

  • Bluff Trail / Big Devil’s Stairs – 14.5H

    Hike Distance:
    14.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Klinedinst

    Starting from Skyline Drive, hike the AT and Bluff Trail with a side trip to Big Devil’s Overlook in Shenandoah National Park. Lookout points from North and South Marshall Mountains, and Big Devil’s Overlook. Some minor stream crossings.