Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings. Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch. This may be the best hike at Prettyboy. Pace of 2 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 9:30 a.m. From […]
Young dogs, old dogs, wild and crazy dogs, shy dogs. Well – trained, not so well- trained dogs. Easy going or grouchy, big or little. We accept all dogs, and humans, of these descriptions. Once we start moving, WE ARE A PACK! Please bring snacks and water for you and the dog. No dog? Well, […]
This 10-11 mile hike will start from the parking lot above the lake in Greenbriar State Park and hike many of the trails in the park. There are several long climbs and the total ascent is 1600 feet. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
Expect to hike on 5 colors plus an unmarked route and Baisman Run. Numerous stream crossings, hilly terrain, 900' of elevation gain. Poles recommended. Lunch/snack break. E-mail to register and for pre-registration questions. Call or text cell on hike day only (443) 841-8488.
This 10am hike has marsh, beach, woods and great views.
This will be a somewhat fast-paced hike, walking like we're in a hurry to get somewhere for the entire hike. We will be finished by noon, so you will have the rest of the day to "get things done!" Join us for a fun time and a good workout!
This morning hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue […]
This 8-9 mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails on the Howard County side of the Patapsco River, heading north toward Marriotsville Road before returning. Total ascent will be about 900 feet.
Come and enjoy a moderately easy hike in the Catoctin Mountains near Thurmont, MD. This loop hike will follow the Cat Rock Trail to the Catoctin Blue Trail, down Bob’s Hill to Cunningham Falls, Lower Falls Trail to Hunting Creek Lake, and across MD-77 to catch the Cunningham Falls Nature Trail and Catoctin Mountain Visitor’s […]
This 12-mile hike in Washington County begins with a stroll through Greenbrier State Park, proceeding past Greenbrier Lake, ascending the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heading south along the AT for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to and about 2,100 feet […]
This hike will be a moderate 7+ mile hike with two steep climbs but mostly just rolling hills and no stream crossings. This hike is a figure 8 with the first portion going towards Savage to the confluence of the Little Patuxent River and the Middle Patuxent River. The second portion going away from Savage […]
Hike along the Little Gunpowder River from Bottom Rd. to Pleasantville Rd. There are a few hills, some small stream crossings and large stretches of flat. This hike includes the former Ma and Pa railroad bed. LEADER: Bill Bauer, carbauer@verizon.net or 410-661-3182. No calls after 8:00 p.m. please.
Length: 14.4 miles; Elevation gain: 2,000 ft. Hike the AT and Bluff Trail with a side trip to Big Devil’s Overlook in the North District of Shenandoah National Park. Lookout points from North and South Marshall Mountains, and Big Devil’s Overlook.
This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average of 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 and stamina. All hikers MUST turnaround […]
The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]
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 […]
Young dogs, old dogs, wild and crazy dogs, shy dogs. Well – trained, not so well- trained dogs. Easy going or grouchy, big or little. We accept all dogs, and humans, of these descriptions. Once we start moving, WE ARE A PACK! Please bring snacks and water for you and the dog. No dog? Well, […]
This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area.
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 […]
Hike 11 miles visiting Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista, Wolf and Chimney Rocks. The elevation gain is 3000'. Pace average 2.5 - 3. Please indicate “Carpool” or “Trailhead” when registering.
