Join us on this 5 3/4 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike is less demanding than the typical weekend hike since the distance is modest, the climbing is less than 150 feet per mile, and the pace averages 2.25 - 2.50 mph. The hike has a couple of minor stream […]
This 12-13 mile loop hike is the second in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg Road parking area and then follow the Catoctin Trail north to the Death March Trail, then loop back to Hamburg Road on various side […]
Join us on this 8 mile Patapsco Valley State Park hike in Howard County. The hike has patches of rocky terrain, a half dozen or more minor stream crossings, a river walk of about a mile, and 1,100+ feet of ascent. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 2.8 mph, and there will be […]
There will be two hills to climb and a few water crossings. There will be a 10 minute snack break. Pace 2-2.5 mph. Elev. gain approx 500 ft. We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Oregon Ridge lodge, not the nature center. This hike will be co-led by Tirzah Rom and leader-in-training Renee Faison. […]
This trail travels from a residential neighborhood off of Carrie Way toward the Patapsco River, turns west through the hills towards the conservancy and the Woodstock Inn. Meandering through multiple trails. Ultimately returning to the Old Main Line along the Patapsco River. There will be a 15-20 min snack/lunch break. Pace approximately 2.5 mph (24 […]
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10.5 miles going south from Alternate US-40/Turners Gap to White Rock Overlook and Bear Spring Cabin. Total elevation gain is 2,000′ with the longest climb of 800′ over 1.6 miles. Pace […]
Hike both sides of the Big Gunpowder Falls off of Belair Rd in Kingsville to view the beautiful Bluebell spring flowers in bloom. It is mostly flat terrain with a few minor stream crossings. Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty of nature! Boots and poles recommended. No facilities available at trailhead. Royal Farm […]
Join us as we explore the trails in Cromwell Valley Park and the Loch Raven Watershed. This 11 mile hike is on mostly earthen trails, has several stream crossings and a total ascent of 1700 feet. We will have lunch overlooking the reservoir. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5-3 mph.
Backpack the beautiful Ramsey's Draft Wilderness in VA on this 3 day/2 night backpack. We will backpack in on day 1, day hike to explore the area on day 2, and backpack out on day 3. Carpool from Rt 32 Park'n'Ride Fri, 7am. Registration required. Register by emailing Rick Royer, richard.e.royer@gmail.com.
This 6.5-mile hike will allow us to explore this lesser-known state park north of Bel Air in Harford County. We will hike the Hornbeam, Iron Works, and Flint Mill trails. Our route will wind through open fields and forests, and along Deer Creek, where we will see the remains of the Husband Flint Mill furnaces. […]
Starting at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, we will head left on the Prettyboy trail, eventually taking a combination of fire roads and scratch trails to loop back down to the reservoir and the Prettyboy Trail back to the parking lot. Options to finish hike at 6 miles or to continue on […]
This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will hike on the A.T. to the Pole Steeple overlook, then hike up Buck Ridge on the Bong Trail and have lunch on the rocks, then return to the parking lot on the Buck Ridge trail. The total estimated ascent is 1900 […]
HIKE MOVED FROM SATURDAY TO SUNDAY This hike is primarily on paved roads but there will be some field and off-road trail portions (latter being potentially muddy if recent rains). We will visit some of the monuments (will climb a couple) and famous battlefield locations (Pickett’s Charge, Peach Orchard, Wheatfield, Devil’s Den, Little Roundtop, etc.) […]
Moved from Wednesday, April 29 to Tuesday, April 28 due to weather forecast The Trailhead begins in a residential neighborhood just past 9396 Carrie Way in Ellicott City, MD 39.305979, -76.840030 This trail travels toward the Patapsco River, turns east through the hills towards Daniels Dam. Returning on the Old Main Line along the Patapsco […]
An out-and-back hike along the Pennsylvania AT from Pen Mar Park north over Mount Dunlop to the Old Forge Picnic Area. Start by descending into Falls Creek Valley, cross the bridged creek and then immediately climb to the top of Mount Dunlop. Proceed across undulating terrain then descend into Antietam Creek Valley for lunch, then […]
This hike will explore sections of Liberty Reservoir, both north and south of Liberty RD, in Carroll County. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. About 600 ft of elevation gain, some minor stream crossings, and lots of beautiful water views.
This is a loop hike of about 6 miles with around 800 ft. elevation gain. We will visit the Queen and King’s Seat, a high rock outcropping with expansive views of farmland around the area and a view of Deer Creek below. We will end the hike with another view of Deer Creek, walking along […]
There will be two climbs and three short water crossings on this hike. We will take a 10 minute snack break at the pond. Pace will be 2-2.5 mph. On the morning of the hike, contact Renee Faison 410-458-2729. Please note that we will meet at Oregon Ridge Lodge, NOT the Nature Center.
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 […]
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, follows the Cascade trail across the face of the waterfall and takes other trails weaving through the Howard County hills south of the Patapsco. We cross the footbridge past the old Bloede Dam site and up into the hills on the Baltimore County side. […]
