Hike Schedule

This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has-beens and Wannabes offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average (MPA) approaching 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]

Our hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: […]

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 figure-eight hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and hikes north to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1000 feet, with several moderate climbs. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph.

We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west along the river and eventually loop around through the hills and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy […]

This 12-mile loop hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and follow the Catoctin Trail north toward Hamburg Road. Then we will return to Gambrills using other trails, including the Power Line and Yellow Poplar Trails. There will be about 1800 feet of ascent, including one 700-foot climb over 1.3 […]

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, […]