This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area, hike north and then and then cross south of Hamburg Road in a long loop using many trails. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 mph. Please indicate whether you […]
Join us on the northern most section of a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland from Pen Mar to Harper’s Ferry. We will hike out and back for of a total of 10.8 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to the view point at Raven Rock. Total elevation gain is […]
We will hike 6.5 miles at a moderate pace on the Hashawha and Union Mill trails. Elevation gain is approximately 600 feet. Please include your cell number in your response.
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 7 miles or to continue on […]
This was a new hike for the Mountain Club in the Spring 2025 and it was a big hit. This lollipop hike will start on Deer Park Road at a Trailhead near the power lines. We will hike along Middle Run on gorgeous fire roads to 2 peninsulas, taking a 2.5 mile foot trail around […]
The hike to Ilchester Rocks features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch or a snack.
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: […]
Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised and […]
This loop hike will begin in Caledonia State Park, PA and hike along the Appalachian Trail, Locust Gap Trail, and Wigwam Trail in Michaux State Forest. We will pass the Quarry Gap Shelter and its rhododendron “tunnel.” There are two steep climbs and several moderate stream crossings. The estimated total ascent is 1700 feet. Please […]
There are many beautiful trails and meadows, including along Antietam Creek, along with historical markers and monuments commemorating this pivotal Civil War battle. We will be hiking rather than stopping to read the signs, but feel free to stay afterwards to drive or bike to more sights. Bring your National Parks Pass if you have […]
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. […]
This hike of 7.5 miles will start in the parking lot off Trotter Rd in Clarksville, MD. We will be accessing the Wildlife loop, continuing towards the meadow via the Connector trail. Continuing to the South Wind Circle trail including several small loops within loops to access the entire park. There will be no stream […]
Join us on a hike of about 13 miles on the Catoctin Trail starting from the Manor Area and hiking to Cunningham Falls. Lunch will be at the falls before we turn around and return the Manor area. The hike includes a 1250 ft climb over 1.75 miles, an average of 16% grade to the […]
We will bike 9 miles starting at Parkton, MD & go to New Freedom, PA, a gradual 3% rise. We will eat lunch at an Italian Restaurant in New Freedom. The bike back is fast as it is mostly down hill, but we will stop at the BeeTree Preserve, a hiking area owned by a […]
Hike upstream through woods along Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) to Red Trail to Orange Trail hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first) This is a loop hike. Recommended: Hiking Poles
We will hike the rolling hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 10 min snack break at halfway. Pace:2- 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 900 ft.
Starting from Skyline Drive, hike the AT and Bluff Trail with a side trip to Big Devil’s Overlook in Shenandoah National Park. Lookout points from North and South Marshall Mountains, and Big Devil’s Overlook. Some minor stream crossings.
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 the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet of elevation. There will […]
Join us as we explore the northwestern side of Prettyboy Reservoir with many hills and several stream crossings. 150 Ft of elevation per mile. Many great water views and an interesting venture into a stream gorge with a small waterfall between two huge boulders that dump into a swimming hole that dates back 100+ years. […]
This 10-11 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest (including the Volkswagen Trail) and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes one or two hard uphill sections of 700+ feet over one-mile sections of trail. Please indicate whether you plan to […]
