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  • PVSP AVALON AREA – 9M

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

    This hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in that area.

  • PVSP-WOODSTOCK CHEVY LOOP 8M

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

    Hike begins at the Woodstock Inn Parking lot at 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163. There are a few small stream crossings. The trails can be rolling and meandering. The pace will average 2.5 + mph. We will stop for a 15-20 minute lunch/snack break.

  • PVSP- AVALON, ORANGE GROVE, HILTON, GLEN ARTNEY LOOP- 10M+

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Kathy Souders

    This 10 mile hike has about 1300 feet of elevation change and will be led at about 2.25-2.5 mph. Highlights include climbing up and along the top of the old Avalon dam, crossing Cascade Falls, hiking up the steep Rootball Trail, and crossing the historic swinging bridge. We will meet at 9:15 near Shelter 104 […]

  • Lake Roland – 5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Rosemary Hendricks

    Hike approximately 5 miles on the red, yellow, orange and green trails in Lake Roland. You may want poles for small hills. We will meet in the parking lot for the Falls Road Light Rail Station at 2 Railroad Ave., Baltimore 21209. We'll have lunch in the pavilion at the end of the hike.

  • CONESTOGA TRAIL: HOUSE ROCK TO PINNACLE OVERLOOK – 10H

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

    Starting at the trailhead parking we will begin by taking a short trail to Wind Cave (note: hike leader is not planning to enter the caves). We will pick up the Conestoga Trail with great views of the Susquehanna River to Pinnacle Overlook where we will have lunch. We will head back using a slightly […]

  • SWEET RUN STATE PARK – 11H

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

    Come explore this beautiful new state park not far from Harpers Ferry. We will take a short walk on the AT to connect to the park and explore the meadows and woods, with lunch by a pond. There are some significant hills and stream crossings, but overall the elevation is about 1500 feet. Please note […]

  • Canceled LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MERRYMAN TRAIL AREA – 5M+

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    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: […]

  • RUINS OF FAIR HILL – 8M

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

    This is a great hike, and winter is a great time for it! We will explore at least 5 significant ruins, a covered bridge, and much more as we hike the trails of Fair Hill. The property was once owned by the DuPont's and it was one of the largest private land holdings in the […]

  • HOLIDAY PARTY, MCM AWARDS, and Special Presentation

    Join your hiking buddies for the MCM holiday party, the presentation of MCM Awards and a travel presentation by club members Debbie Feldman Jones and Amy Huntoon, “Explore Ancient Athens and Island of Kythera by Foot”. The party is from 2:00 – 4:30 at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Schedule: 2:00 - 3:15: Social Hour 3:15 […]

  • Canceled AT: TRI-STATE OVERLOOK HIKE – 12.5H

    Hike Distance:
    12.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Brian Bare

    This demanding 12.5 mile hike takes us to WV, MD, and VA and includes both a circuit hike and an out-and-back hike. There are rocks galore and 2800 feet of climbing on this hike. The hike includes spectacular overlooks and panoramic views of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Our pace while hiking will average 2.4 […]

  • PVSP HILTON AREA – 11M+

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This 10-11 mile loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) plus the Ridge Trail and Cascade Trai in the Avalon area. There are several moderate stream crossings (you may want to bring hiking poles for the crossings) and an […]

  • RACHEL CARSON CONSERVATION PARK – 5 E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    The Park is densely populated by numerous species of wildlife, high-quality forest, and features spectacular rock out-cropping throughout the park. The Hawlings River passes through the park. The trails are all natural surface, several loops with a meadow crossing. Very minor stream crossing. We will hike 2.25-2.5 MPH

  • Canceled CATOCTIN MT. PARK (Westside Trails) – 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 in the western area of the park. The approximate elevation gain is 850 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. Also, please include your cell number.

  • LITTLE AND MIDDLE PATUXENT CONFLUENCE/WINCOPIN – 7M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Ohlrich

    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 […]

  • PVSP – HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.0H

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

    A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in the Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for lunch […]

  • UNION MILLS / HASHAWHA / BEAR BRANCH TRAILS – 8.5M

    Hike Distance:
    8.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Walt Miller

    This circuit hike is a mixture of wide and single-track foot paths that includes trails on both sides of Big Pipe Creek and goes by a couple ponds. There is one easy stream crossing, and some areas may be muddy, especially if recent rain. Lunch will be near the Bear Branch Nature Center (real bathrooms). […]

  • CARDEROCK / GREAT FALLS TRAILS – 13H

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

    This 12-13 mile loop hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including Billy Goat A and C trails, the C&O Canal, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several very nice ridge views of the river from the Overlook Trail, and views of the falls from […]

  • Canceled 🐶 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 ST. JOHNSBURY RD TO PICKALL LOOP – 7.5M+

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

    We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead in Baltimore County 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, […]