This 8+ mile hike leaves from the west view parking lot, we will hike a wide clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks viewing area. Near the end, we will hike up the east side of Sugarloaf to enjoy the view, then down the west side to conclude the hike. There will be about […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
The MA PA trail is a crushed gravel/paved trail with some rolling hills through fields and woodlands surrounding the residential areas of Bel Air and Fallston. We will have the opportunity to check out the historic Liriodendron Mansion and the eclectic Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air along the trail. If you decide to have […]
We will hike the Morgan Mill trail, a short path along the water, and various fire roads to do several loops. Some hills, stream crossing. Lunch stop. Pace 2 - 2 1/2 mph.
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.
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead along the Rockhaven trail through the woods and down the New Rocks and Jane trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river, under the Route 40 bridge and the Festivus and School’s Out trails through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one […]
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 will repeat most of a hike carried out by MCM in May 1935. We will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin and Death March trails as well as other adjoining trails in a long loop that returns to Hamburg Road. The hike has several long […]
This 12-mile hike starts in Greenbrier State Park, heads up Bartman Hill to the AT, north to Annapolis Rocks, and back to journey through Greenbrier. The hike has about 2,300 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, and no stream crossings. Pace while hiking will be 2.5 […]
Hike a wooded loop very close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails, but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. You will have 1-2 stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Rd covered bridge. Meet at 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.
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. LEAVE at 10AM from the parking lot. DIRECTIONS: […]
Enjoy this fun, casual morning hike through the beautiful wooded areas of Loch Raven. Some flat areas, some rolling hills, some hills a bit steeper, but they are short climbs. Highest elevation is 400 feet. One or two minor stream crossings. We will hike at a moderate pace. Refreshments on our deck after the hike. […]
The hike to ILCHESTER ROCKS starts at the Southwest Park & Ride and features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including the Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock trails. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch […]
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 the second in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) in a southbound direction. Starting at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, we will follow the CT north for several miles to Cunningham Falls for lunch, then return to the Manor Area. The hike […]
Hike a wooded loop very close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails, but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. You will have 1-2 stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Rd covered bridge. Meet at 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.
This is an out and back hike. We’ll start out in Gambrill State Park on the green trail from the lower parking lot, hook up with the Catoctin trail and head to Hamburg Rd., returning solely on the Catoctin trail. Lunch will be pondside on the way back. There are hills (some steep), one stream […]
Join us on a one way hike in Baltimore County through the Glen Artney, Hilton, and Grays Mill areas to Oella. The hike has numerous stream crossings and steep but relatively short climbs. The elevation gain will be approximately 1000 feet. Pace averages 2 - 2.5 mph. There will be a short car shuttle.
Hike on both sides of Belair Road with some hills and stream crossings. LEADERS: Carolyn & Bill Bauer carbauer@verizon.net (preferred) or 410-661-3182. Registration required.
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 stream crossings. Pace will be 2 […]
