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  • PVSP: AVALON, ORANGE GROVE, GLEN ARTNEY – 7.5 M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Steve Kempler

    This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, ascends to the Ridge Trail, descends to the footbridge, crosses the footbridge, ascends to the Santee Branch Trail, descends […]

  • Prettyboy Reservoir, CCC Trails – 7.5M

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

    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 […]

  • PVSP MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5 M

    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 […]

  • VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    George Washington and the Continental Army marched into Valley Forge on December 19, 1777! We will be hiking in Valley Forge on December 19, 2026! Join us as we explore […]

  • PVSP – GNOME VILLAGE HIKE – 10.0H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike will pass by the site of the lost Gnome Village to briefly reflect on the mystery of the village and add to the resettlement efforts. The trails in […]

  • Prettyboy Reservoir – Upper Laurel Highlands – 11M+

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    Join us as we explore the northwestern side of Prettyboy Reservoir with many rolling hills and several stream crossings. 150Ft of elevation per mile. Many great water views and an […]

  • CHEVROLET LOOP WOODSTOCK – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    This hike begins with Parking on the Howard County side of the Patapsco River at the Woodstock Inn Restaurant Parking Lot. 1415 Woodstock Rd. Woodstock MD 21163 39.33078247773375, -76.87023405472952 We […]

  • CROMWELL VALLEY & LOCH RAVEN – 10.5H

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    This hike begins at the Sherwood House Park Office in Cromwell Valley Park. We will follow some of the trails in the park and make our way into the Loch […]

  • RUINS OF FAIR HILL – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    This is a great hike, and winter is a great time for it! We will explore at least 5 significant ruins, a covered bridge, and much more as we hike […]

  • CARRIE WAY TO DAVIS TRAIL – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    This trail travels toward the Patapsco River, turning west through the hills towards the conservancy and the Woodstock Inn. Meandering through multiple trails with names such as Magic Mike, Lil’ […]

  • OREGON RIDGE – 7.5M

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

    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 […]

  • Canceled SUGARLOAF LOOP – 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Mark Malnati

    This 9 mile hike leaves from the west view parking lot, we will hike a wide clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks viewing area. We will also hike […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – BOLLINGER TRAIL HIKE – 9 M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings.  Multiple (5+) gorgeous water […]

  • Prettyboy Reservoir – Lower Laurel Highlands, 10.5M+

    Hike Distance:
    10.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    This is a 2 loop lollipop hike which starts west of the Beckleysville Road bridge. About a year ago, 12-6-2025, on this hike we saw a bear – I'm not […]

  • PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.0H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we […]

  • ELK NECK STATE PARK – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    Join us as we explore the trails and views from Elk Neck State Park. We start off hiking the White Banks Trail for amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay, the […]