Join us on this 5 1/2 mile Howard County hike. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is only about 400 feet total, and the pace averages 2.25 - 2.60 mph. It is intended to appeal to a wide swath of hikers, from neophytes who […]
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? You […]
This out-and-back hike will use the C&O Canal Towpath to travel from Whites Ferry to the Monocacy Aqueduct and then return. THERE IS AN OPTIONAL TURNAROUND AT LOCK 26, WHICH WOULD BE AN 8-8.5 MILE HIKE. The trail is flat with a mixture of sun exposure and shade and occasional views of the Potomac. We […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike includes an ascent over the Ilchester Tunnel, a handful of stream crossings, some rolling hills, open fields, rocky terrain and dense forests, and about 1,100 feet of total ascent. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.8 mph. […]
This is a true gem of a hike, with frequent water views and lush woodlands. Starting from the Guyton Road parking lot, we will make a loop that crosses Pleasantville Road and wind along both sides of the Little Gunpowder River. We will stop for lunch along the river. Next, we will add an out-and-back […]
This hike leaves from the Patapsco Valley State Park Headquarters at Hollofield. We will start on the Peaceful Pond Trail and make our way over to Daniels Dam. We will stop along the trail on the way back for lunch. Expect 9+ miles and 1,100 feet of elevation gain. There are some minor stream crossings […]
Hike the Harford Glen Environmental Center through wooded trails along Winters Run. Hike will include some hills and stream crossings.
Start at the Eden Mill Nature Center Parking lot and walk along a scenic gravel road that runs beside steam to the tail head of Killgore Falls. Take a short hike to check the falls out and return to the Eden Mill area for lunch. Complete the hike on the Eden Mill trails along Deer […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead in Baltimore County following 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, sometime difficult […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then follow some of the many trails that network this forest. While the route will vary from hike to hike, there will be several moderate climbs for a total ascent of about 1500 feet and several […]
Join us on this 12 mile circuit hike in Baltimore and Howard Counties. The hike employs 11 different trails and includes all four "corners" of the Rte 1 area of Patapsco Valley State Park: Hilton, Orange Grove, Avalon and Glen Artney, in that order. The hike includes some rocky and tilted sections of trail, a […]
Starting at the Falls Road Light Rail parking lot, we will hike to the Lake Roland Park education center (rest rooms), and then go up the Orange trail to the Serpentine Barrens and then downhill to the red trail and over to the Lake fishing pier for a lunch/snack break, followed by a loop on […]
Come explore this gem of a park in Carroll County. Trails are mostly wide and gently rolling with about 500 ft of elevation change. Our moving pace will be about 2.25 mph. Lunch will be lakeside. There is no entrance fee for those over 62, otherwise it is $6 per vehicle for Carroll County residents, […]
Join us as we explore this 577-acre preserve. 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: 7.0 miles ELEVATION: 604 feet TRAILS: Mostly wide and […]
Join us for a visit to the Gnome Village as we hike trails in the Hilton Area of PVSP including the Santee Branch, Buzzard’s Rock, Forest Glen and Gray’s Mill Trail. There are several stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1100 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.7 to 3.0 mph. Bring […]
This 12-13 mile hike starts at the Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the HoCo / River Road Trail and various side trails. There will be about 1200-1300 feet of ascent. We will have lunch at the stone ruins, then return.
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? You […]
Come see the lotus and water lllies at their summer peak, wetlands with wildlife sightings, and a short walk along the river trail. Flexible hike for those wanting fewer miles. Paths are flat; some grassy areas may be wet. Early start to beat the heat and crowds.
This hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then hikes down to the Black Rock Mill. From there, we will hike north on the Seneca Greenway Trail to Germantown Road, then we will hike back on the Seneca Ridge Trail. The trails are fairly flat with some moderate […]
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 […]
