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  • MPEA-MIDDLE PATUXENT ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (S Wind Cir access) /5+ E

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

    Starting point from a residential neighborhood (use 6494 S Wind Circle in Columbia, MD) 39.206852920201136, -76.91438337279527 for your GPS directions. This hike is approximately 5.25 miles. We will access the South Wind Trail, Connector Trail, and Wildlife Loop Trail. There will be no major stream crossing. However, some areas can get very muddy due to […]

  • PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK 7+M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Debbie Coble

    Join us for this hike along the banks of the Patuxent River where it forms the border between Montgomery and Howard counties. We will hike on both sides of the Patuxent River on both marked and unmarked trails with occasional glimpses of the river. The terrain is mostly rolling but does have a few steep […]

  • Gunpowder North – 7M/13H

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Kim Considine

    These are two out and back hikes from the Bunker Hill Parking lot. You can do one or both! 1st loop: 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 […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin Trail and the Death March Trail as well as other adjoining trails. The hike has one long steep climb and several moderate climbs for a total ascent of 1800 feet, and several stream crossings. […]

  • LIBERTY RESERVOIR: MINERAL HILL TRAIL – 9.5M

    Hike Distance:
    9.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Walt Miller

    This is an out and back hike along the northwestern side of Morgan Run at Liberty Reservoir, which primarily consists of fire roads and some single-track trails and has many water views. Like most Liberty Reservoir hikes, there are no significant climbs but there is quite a bit of up and down for a cumulative […]

  • PVSP: FREEDOM PARK TO MCKELDIN- 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Kathy Souders

    This mostly out and back hike with a couple of loops in the middle, will follow the South Branch Patapsco River on the Carroll County side from Freedom Park to the McKeldin area of PVSP. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There is about 1000 ft in elevation change.

  • PVSP, MC ESCHER RELATIVITY HIKE – 10.5M+

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

    Come out and enjoy April Fools Day on our 4th PVSP perimeter series hike. We will hike south of the Route 40 bridge, and loop around on several trails before heading north again. We will climb to the Pickall area before looping back down to the river. The estimated ascent is 1100 feet, with several […]

  • Canceled CANCELED: LAKE ROLAND – 5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy

    Hike through Lake Roland Park on the Red and Green trails. Some areas may be steep and others muddy, so hiking poles are desirable. Contact hike leader Linda Andrews if any questions (landrews7@yahoo.com)

  • Big Schloss, Great North Mountain, WV — 12.5S

    Hike Distance:
    12.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Klinedinst

    Length: 12.5 miles; Elevation gain: 1,800 ft. Hike on the Little Stoney Creek Trail and the Mill Mountain Trail to Big Schloss, a large rocky outcropping in Great North Mountain, Virginia-W. Virginia. Excellent views from the top of Big Schloss.

  • FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: WEVERTON CLIFFS PARKING LOT TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 13.4/20.6/24.2 MILES – S (FAST)

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Grubb

    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 […]

  • PVSP St. Johnsbury Rd to Pickall Loop – 7.5M+

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    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, […]

  • Canceled Canceled: PSVP – GNOME VILLAGE – 10.0H

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

    Join us for scenic views and a visit to 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 2.5 to 3.0 […]

  • PVSP MARRIOTSVILLE ROAD TO HENRYTON AREA – 9M

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

    This 8-9 mile hike starts at Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the River Road Trail and side trails. There will be about 900-1000 feet of ascent.

  • ROCKBURN TO SWINGING BRIDGE – 10M+

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Larry Freeman

    We cross Rockbun Park into PVSP and take a combination of trails including Morning Choice , Cascade, Ridge and Garrett's Pass. Lunch near the Swinging Bridge. We take a different route back. Not much inclination, 2 potentially difficult stream crossings. Average pace is 2.5 mph.

  • Canceled COLLEGE MOUNTAIN EMMITSBURG – 6.5M

    Hike Distance:
    6.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Mark Malnati

    This 6.5 mile hike leaves from the parking lot next to Old St Mary’s Cemetery. We will hike a loop that takes us to the rocky top of College Mountain, and then do an out & back to a northerly viewing area called Indian Lookout. There will be about 1,500 feet of elevation gain. There […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR SPOOKS HILL TRAILS – 7M OR 9M+

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

    A hike in a remote area on the southeast side of Prettboy Reservoir. We will hike on an old horse & buggy road with stone foundations on both sides and interesting remains of an under road stonewall surrounding a spring, and then hike more trails passing an old CCC (Civil Conservation Corp) Camp to a […]

  • GUNPOWDER FALLS PRETTYBOY DAM NORTH and SOUTH TRAILS – 6M or 13.5H

    Hike Distance:
    13.5 Miles
    Hike Leader:
    Gwen Mahoney

    Starting at Masemore parking lot we will head upstream towards the Prettyboy Dam. We’ll take a short break to view the dam, then head up a connector trail to pick up the Highland Trail, looping back to the Gunpowder. Lunch will be at Masemore Road. (Option at lunch to end hike early at mile 6). […]

  • GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK/HEREFORD – 5E/M

    Hike Distance:
    5.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Carolyn Bauer

    This hike has some hills and small stream crossings. It covers Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill and Gunpowder Falls South Trails. The pace will be 2 to 2 1/4 mph. LEADERS: Bill and Carolyn Bauer 410-661-3182 or carbauer@verizon.net (preferred). Cell on hike day only 443-844-9596. No calls after 8:00 pm please. RSVP REQUIRED.

  • PVSP Chevrolet Loop – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jon Hyman

    The trailhead begins behind St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and turns south past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west along the river and up into the hills eventually looping around and back to the church. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. There will be a 20 […]