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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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.
The planned hike is from Route 225 to Duncannon. This event is sponsored by Lindgren Brewery. https://duncannonatc.org/event/brews-and-views-hikes/
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 […]
This is a variation on the PHT hike that we offered over the winter. This time we will hike starting at the Gulf Branch Trail in Arlington, VA. The GBT is a short walk down to the Potomac River and the PHT. We will hike downstream along the Virginia shoreline until we reach Rosslyn and […]
This is a 2 loop hike with a new combination of trails starting at a different trailhead on Tracey’s Store Road. We will hike fireroads & the Prettyboy Trail and have lots of water views. Lunch will have a great view of Goose Island. Some stream crossings. A 9 mile hike with option to leave […]
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 […]
https://www.usna.usda.gov. We will walk the full grounds and woods and visit pretty much all the areas that are open including (1st part- 5E) dogwoods, fern valley, conifers, magnolias, Asian collections, and National Capitol Columns, see how many of the State Trees we can find, and a short walk along the Anacostia, and (2nd part, after […]
This loop hike will begin on trails in Rockburn Branch Park and then quickly cross over to the nearby Avalon section of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has numerous moderate stream crossings and rolling hills. There will be about 1000 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There […]
Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead"
Hike along the Susquehanna River beginning at the Old Grist Mill through a path of natural bluebells.
We will hike 7 miles at a moderate pace (2.4 mph) in the Owens Creek area of Catoctin Mountain Park. The approximate elevation gain is 850 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. Also, please include your cell number.
Backpack the beautiful Seneca Creek area adjoining Spruce Knob, the highest point in WV. This 3-day/2-night backpack has beautiful views and the very scenic Seneca Creek and its waterfalls. We will backpack in on day 1, day hike to explore the area on day 2, and backpack out on day 3. Bring water shoes and […]
This is a beautiful park near the Crownsville area in Anne Arundel County, MD. The trails are well maintained and not overly rocky. We will start at the Hawkins Road Parking area, hiking around Box Turtle Loop Trail to the Wolf Trail loop. This will be an out and back trail that will turn around […]
Experience the remarkable views of Great Falls, the Potomac River and Too Difficult Run in this popular National Park. We begin at the visitors center heading north along the river, loop around to the south and down to Too Difficult Run following it down to the Potomac. Then up through the hills looping back to […]
A 10.5-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 will be passing Gary Memorial Church and Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph.
