This hike will take us in the direction of Daniels and then back on the Main Line Path by the river. Parts of this 7- 8 mile hike are hilly with some stream crossings. Other parts of the hike are flat on the Main Line Path by the river. The pace will be between 2.25 […]
Length: 14 miles; Elevation gain: approx. 3,000 ft. Hike to the summit of Robertson Mountain with excellent views of Old Rag and Corbin Hollow. We’ll then hike on the Old Rag Fire Rd. and Big Meadows Horse Trail to the AT and Stony Man Mountain; returning on the Nicholson Hollow Trail. Several stream crossings.
This is a prototypical moderate hike, with beautiful scenery along Baisman Run in the Gunpowder watershed, yet located conveniently close to Baltimore. We will hike early in the cool temps, and be done before lunch – so no planned lunch break. Total elevation of about 900′ spread over four relatively-equal climbs, with a couple of […]
This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]
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.
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 11 mile out-and-back hike will start at the Hunting Creek Lake parking lot in CFSP. After a visit to the falls, we will hike south on the Catoctin Trail, then hike to the Cat Rock overlook for lunch. We will then return to the starting point using a slightly shorter route. The hike has […]
Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Sep. 22, this hike), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 23), Hedgehog Mountain (Sep. 24), Mt Jackson and Mt Webster (Sep. 25), Mt Lafayette (Sep. 26). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are […]
Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Sep. 22), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 23, this hike), Hedgehog Mountain (Sep. 24), Mt Jackson and Mt Webster (Sep. 25), Mt Lafayette (Sep. 26). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are […]
Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Sep. 22), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 23), Hedgehog Mountain (Sep. 24, this hike), Mt Jackson and Webster (Sep. 25), Mt Lafayette (Sep. 26). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible […]
This 13-14 mile loop hike will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot, hike north to Salamandar Rock, then loop back using the Iceberg and Death March trails. The estimated total ascent is 1800 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.75 mph. Please notify […]
Hike upstream through woods along Big Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first)> This is a loop hike.
Registration Required. A 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fireroads and trails that were actually built by the Civil Conservation Corps (President Roosevelt). These trails are some of the most popular and easiest trails at Prettyboy. We will also hike the Prettyboy Trail to another small peninsula to get the […]
Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Sep. 22), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 23), Hedgehog Mountain (Sep. 24), Mt Jackson and Mt Webster (Sep. 25, this hike), Mt Lafayette (Sep. 26). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are […]
Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Sep. 22), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 23), Hedgehog Mountain (Sep. 24), Mt Jackson and Mt Webster (Sep. 25), Mt Lafayette (Sep. 26, this hike). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
This 10-11 mile out-and-back hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then goes south on the Seneca Greenway Trail. The trail is relatively flat with a few moderate hills, so I expect to hike at a fairly fast pace of 2.7-2.8 MPH.
Hike out to the Panther Branch trail and take Gunpowder South trail back: 7 miles, approximately 1000 ft. elevation gain. This includes beautiful views of the Gunpowder River and a nice hike along a tributary stream.
This is a prototypical moderate hike, with beautiful scenery along Baisman Run in the Gunpowder watershed, yet located conveniently close to Baltimore. Total elevation of about 900′ spread over four relatively-equal climbs, with a couple of minor stream crossings on rocks. Pace will be about 2.7 mph. No planned lunch break. Contact: mschabb@verizon.net / 410-833-5005
Hike a 5.3 mile loop that includes the Choate Mine, Dolfield and Serpentine trails. This uniquely beautiful and serene hike traverses woods and open grass fields. However, the surface is rocky, so sturdy shoes and hiking poles are recommended. Signage along the way provides engaging information about the areas geological history.
