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  • Half HAM

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard

    Save the date. Will be seeking hikers and event support volunteer. More information forthcoming

  • 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, […]

  • IRVINE NATURE CENTER – 6E

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Sydney Dy

    A wonderful mix of woods, wetlands, and meadows on reclaimed farmland with beautiful views in Caves Valley; aviary, nature center and native plant garden. Mostly grassy paths and flat, may be a little wet. Flexible hike if you want fewer miles. Restrooms at start of hike and along the way. Bring a snack if you […]

  • PVSP HILTON AREA – 8M CANCELLED

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

    This loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trail in the Hilton area including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails. Several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 900 feet.

  • PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK 4.5 E

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

    This trail is accessed off of MD rt 97 where the Howard County and Montgomery County line meets along the Patuxent River. 23222 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833. There are few and small stream crossings. The hike is easy and rolling. There are remnants of a graveyard and an old farm. We will average 2.5 […]

  • PVSP, PERIMETER HIKE SERIES, OELLA, ILCHESTER, ELLICOTT CITY – 11M+

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

    This is the third hike in the perimeter hike series in Patapsco Valley State Park.  Join us on an 11-mile circuit hike on the Grays Mill and other trails  in Baltimore County from Oella, down river to Ilchester and back. The hike has several stream crossings and steep but relatively short climbs. Our pace while […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – GEORGES CREEK TO SHAMBERGER’S PENINSULA, 8M OR 9.5M

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

    Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]

  • LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT BELAIR RD- “NEW HIKE” – 4.5E

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

    The hike is on both sides of Belair Rd. The first part is on a wooded loop (with a gradual incline) close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. On the second part, we will cross under the bridge to the opposite side of […]

  • LAUREL FORK (VA) 3-DAY BACKPACK – 21M

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Rick Royer

    Backpack the beautiful, lightly-visited, Rhododendron-lined Laurel Fork of the Potomac and its tributaries in the corner of VA and WV. Be prepared for many small and large stream crossings with full packs (bring your good water shoes and hiking poles for balancing on the crossings) and a washed-out trail section along the river. Campsites along […]

  • PVSP ST JOHNSBURY RD TO PICKALL LOOP – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    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, […]

  • PVSP: MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5M

    Hike Distance:
    8.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    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 […]

  • Canceled Prettyboy Reservoir – Gunpowder Loop/Hemlock Gorge – 9.5H

    Hike Distance:
    9.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River, this is a 3 loop hike. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on […]

  • Canceled Loch Raven Reservoir, Morgan Mill Area – 6M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    This is a scenic out and back moderate paced hike with its share of hills as well as flat areas. Very minor stream crossings. Elevation around 500 feet. The hike begins at 9:00 AM.

  • PINE GROVE FURNACE/SUNSET ROCKS/POLE STEEPLE – 14H

    Hike Distance:
    14.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    John Barrett

    A figure eight hike through Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest for 14 miles and an accumulated 2100 feet of elevation gain. Start at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and hike the southern loop through Tom’s Run Valley along the Appalachian Trail; traverses the half mile boulder scramble called Sunset Rocks. After lunch at Pine Grove Furnace, […]

  • PVSP- MCKELDIN/GRANITE – 10M+

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

    This 10 mile hike has about 700 feet of elevation change and will be led at a pace of about 2.25-2.5 mph. We will begin on the scenic Switchback Trail in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park. We'll cross the North Branch Patapsco River from Carroll County into Baltimore County and complete a […]

  • Patapsco Valley State Park / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake – 5.5E

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

    HIKE: Patapsco Valley State Park, / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake, 5.5 Miles, walk to the second Swinging Bridge. very easy all paved trail and awesome views along the way. This paved pathway runs parallel to Patapsco River that provides scenic views leading past numerous sites of historic interest. GPS: Patapsco Valley State Park […]

  • CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK – 6.5M

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

    We will hike 6-7 miles at a moderate pace. Elevation gain is approximately 850 feet. Starting at the visitor center, we will hike to Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit, and Thurmont Vista. We will return to the visitor center by way of the Whiskey Still Trail. Please indicate if you plan to carpool […]

  • PINE BARRENS, NJ CANOE / KAYAK TRIP

    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Rick Royer

    Paddle two beautiful tannin-colored meandering rivers (By MCM tradition, alternating between 4 rivers in odd and even years) in the scenic Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Arrive Friday night and camp two nights at Bodine Field campground in Wharton State Forest on odd numbered years. Commute daily to the selected rivers. You will need to […]

  • BUZZARD ROCKS, MASSANUTTEN MOUNTAINS, VA.—16S

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Klinedinst

    Length: 16 miles; Elevation gain: 3,700 ft. Hike on the Buzzard Rock Trail to Elizabeth Furnace, returning on the Sherman Gap Trail to the Massanutten East Trail. Nice views from the Massanutten East Trail and Buzzard Rocks. Sections of the trail are very rocky.