This 11-12 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the Catoctin […]
This out and back hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track trails that are both north and south of Liberty Rd with many water views along shoreline trails. Lunch will be near the water. Our pace will be high moderate (2.7 - 3 mph moving average). One easy stream crossing and no significant […]
This hike is in Howard County west of Mariottsville Rd and south of McKeldin. There are a few minor stream crossings, very few rocks, and about 1000 feet of elevation gain, an old barn and nice river views. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0 – 2.5 mph. Sections of the trail will be slippery […]
This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on the […]
This hike begins on natural surface marked trails, meandering and rolling. There are no water crossings. Portions of the trail are mixed with approximately 2.4 miles of hard surface trail and some stone trails. The majority of this hike will be on natural surface trails. It is a scenic route hiking a partial perimeter of […]
Hike from Oregon Ridge Nature Center over the ridgeline and along Baisman Run. Poles recommended due to hills and stream crossings. Lunch stop along the way. If questions, contact Trudy Pojman - lpojman@aol.com
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.
Great winter views of the reservoir along much of this hike on mountain biking trails, and several viewpoints including views of the Dam. Some hilly areas, a few stream crossings, approximately 1000 feet elevation.
This loop hike starts at the Seneca Creek State Park headquarters parking lot and hikes south toward Riffleford Road, then doubles back to Clopper Lake using the Seneca Greenway and Mink Hollow Trails. We will then hike around the lake using the Lake Trail before returning to the starting point. The trails are relatively flat […]
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! Bring water, snacks, and lunch. There are several small stream crossings, so trekking poles are recommended. PACE: 2.0-2.5 mph DISTANCE: 6.0 – 6.5 miles […]
This hike is in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Using a series of loops, we will hike about 6.5 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain. Portions of this hike will be alongside the river, one section is along an overgrown trail, expect this section to be a bit of a bushwhack with uneven footing. […]
An out and back hike of a total of 8.5 miles going north from US-40 to Pogo Campground with side trips to Black Rock and Annapolis Rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,500' with two long climbs of 500' over .9 mile. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per hour. Please type 'Trailhead' or 'Carpool' on your RSVP, […]
Starting at Bunker Hill parking lot we will head upstream towards the Prettyboy Dam. We’ll take a short break to view the dam, then head up a connector trail to pick up the Highland Trail, looping back to the Gunpowder. Lunch will be at Bunker Hill picnic area. (Option at lunch to end hike early). […]
We will meet at the large parking lot for Oregon Ridge Lodge at 13401 Beaver Dam Road (NOT the Nature Center). Due to heavy snow with thick ice crust, I plan to be flexible with the route, with options to take a break at the Nature Center or to return to cars early. The flexibly […]
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/accent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked test/develop your pace and […]
Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in many of the marked trails in the park. There will be four stream crossings and a snack […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the rolling hills on the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river, up into the hill again on the return to Carrie Way. Pace 2.5 mph. A number of stream crossings, […]
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 loop hike will start from the Lower Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park. We will hike on the Yellow Poplar Trail, the Catoctin Trail and other trails in Gambrill State Park and in the Frederick watershed before returning. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. BECAUSE OF THE ICY […]
This 12-mile hike in Washington County begins with a stroll through Greenbrier State Park, proceeding past Greenbrier Lake, ascending the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heading south along the AT for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to and about 2,100 feet […]
