Starting from the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, we will briefly stop to see the spring flowers, then take the Northwest Branch Trail along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River, […]
Join us as we traipse through miles of beautiful mountain laurels in bloom! We will start out along the Long Pine Run Reservoir on the Beaver trail, then climb the […]
An out and back along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with […]
Hike downstream along both sides of the Big Gunpowder, from Masemore Rd to York Road and back upstream. Hike is a mix of flat areas along the river, with steep […]
Hike along Otter Creek and enjoy beautiful scenery with interesting rock formations. Hike up to Urey Overlook for a view of the Susquehanna River. Additional miles are an option on […]
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 […]
This is an out and back hike along Little Gunpowder Falls, with to a loop to the Waterfalls and view of two waterfalls. Some minor stream crossings and mostly flat […]
This hike will take in many of the trails in the Pickall Area of PVSP including the Pickall Trail, and the Mill Race Trail, and the Rockhaven Trail. There are […]
This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine […]
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This is a scenic and relatively easy forest hike along the shore of the Loch Raven Reservoir. You’ll pass many awesome viewpoints where you can get great views of the […]
Starting at the trailhead parking we will begin by taking a short trail to Wind Cave (note: hike leader is not planning to enter the caves). We will pick up […]
Length: 15 miles; Elevation gain: approximately 3,500 ft. Hike in the Hazel Country area of SNP on several trails including the Hannah Run Trail and White Rocks Trail. We'll visit […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above […]
Wooded and paved trails, beautiful manicured gardens (including Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden with cherry blossoms, and sculptures) and a nice pond and natural area in […]
This 8.5 – 9 mile hike starts at the parking lot in Washington Monument State Park. We will first hike north the short distance to the Monument to enjoy the […]
This 12-mile loop starting from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and following the Catoctin Trail. After lunch near a pond, we will return via the Power Line […]
Hike through tidal marshes and forests on flat, sometimes “marshy” trails. Bring lunch for a stop along the trail. Come early to visit the interactive Nature Center.
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 […]
Join us on this 6 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Baltimore County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike and is intended to appeal to […]
