We will hike on both sides of the Patapsco River. First hiking to Marriottsville Road and crossing over the Patapsco. Pass McKeldin Falls, and crossing the Patapsco a second time, returning on the switch back trail. Little elevation. Trekking poles will be useful on 2nd crossing of Patapsco. I assume snow and ice will be […]
We will hike the Swamp Forest trail that circles Lums Pond, so we will have plenty of water views! It will take us through freshwater wetland forests of black cherry, sweet gum, and maple. The trail is mostly packed earth or crushed stone with many elevated boardwalks and bridges. It could probably be considered an […]
Daniel Hernandez and I will co-lead this long but pleasant 13-14 mile loop hike, which starts at the Seneca Bluffs trailhead parking on route MD-28. We will hike south on the Seneca Bluffs Trail and continue to the Potomac River. Lunch will be at or near the Potomac. After lunch, we will hike north on […]
This hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track trails with many water views. There are a few steep but short hills (total elevation gain of ~700 ft), some rocky trails, and no stream crossings. We will have a brief lunch/snack break at the water’s edge on Coot Peninsula. Our pace will be 2 […]
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 […]
Hike the Prettyboy Trail all along the water from the CCC trailhead to Copperhead Point and then all the way to Prettyboy Dam. After Copperhead Point, this is the most challenging part of the Trail, with rock scrambles and a slope side trail that makes you feel like a mountain goat, but we will take […]
4.5 mile easy to moderate hike through fields and forest at a leisurely pace with 450 feet of elevation gain. Portapotties are located at the beginning of the hike. Lunch at a scenic view of the reservoir.
We will begin at Rockburn Park, make our way to PVSP, then hiking sections of Morning Choice, Cascade, and Ridge trails to Hanging Bridge and back. No significant elevation. Several stream crossing, two can be challenging. Lunch at pavilion next to bridge.
This "1st Saturday of the Month" Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has_Beens and Wannabees (or for those who just want a pleasant Saturday outing) offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average approaching 3.0 mph or better over 11 to 20 miles. This hike has intermediate "distance/ascent" targets, so you can both track […]
This hike begins at the Willow Grove Nature Center in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed where we will enjoy many vistas of the reservoir and the dam. There are a couple stream crossings, and one steep climb […]
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 […]
Join us on this lollipop hike that traverse the Prettyboy Trail along the water 80% of the time, beginning on Georges Creek and then to the wider and open portions of the Reservoir. It doesn't get any better than this. A couple of stream crossings. Lunch overlooking Goose Island. Pace will be 2 to 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.
This hike starts at the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park, then hikes on trails between Woodstock Road and Marriotsville Road on the Howard County side of the river. We will stop at the McKeldin Rapids for a lunch break.
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 […]
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going south from US-40 through Washington Monument State Park to Turner's Gap at US Rt 40 Alternate South Mountain Inn). Total elevation gain is 2,200 feet; with the longest […]
We will use fire roads, single track trails, and possibly do some bushwhacking to explore a scenic section of Liberty Reservoir in Baltimore County. The hike is an 8 mile lollipop with about 700 ft of elevation gain, and will be led at a pace of 2.25-2.5 mph.
This hike on the Wildlands trail in the Big Gunpowder is midway between easy and moderate. There are several hills and stream crossings (2 crossings are optional) along with the usual roots and rocks. Poles and boots are helpful. As of Saturday, the river trail is very muddy and a bit overgrown in places. It […]
Our hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue on […]
Waterworks Park is an interesting park in the suburbs of Annapolis, MD. The hike meanders around a small dam area and fresh water reservoir. We will be doing 3 loops within the park which include the Housley, Solar and Woodland loops. I usually keep a pace of 2.5 - 3.0 m.p.h. Restroom facilities at the […]
