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  • Canceled Canceled: FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO ED GARVEY SHELTER – 13 / 20S (FAST)

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Jen Merriman

    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/accent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked test/develop your pace and […]

  • OREGON RIDGE PARK – 8.0M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in many of the marked trails in the park. There will be four stream crossings and a snack […]

  • Canceled Canceled: PVSP CARRIE WAY TO DANIELS DAM – 7.5M

    Hike Distance:
    7.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Jon Hyman

    The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the rolling hills on the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river, up into the hill again on the return to Carrie Way. Pace 2.5 mph. A number of stream crossings, […]

  • Canceled 🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

    Hike Distance:
    3.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    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, […]

  • GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10H

    Hike Distance:
    10.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike will start from the Lower Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park. We will hike on the Yellow Poplar Trail, the Catoctin Trail and other trails in Gambrill State Park and in the Frederick watershed before returning. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. BECAUSE OF THE ICY […]

  • Canceled AT: GREENBRIER TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    John Barrett

    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 […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR TRACEY’S STORE/PRETTYBOY TRAILS – 6M or 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    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 […]

  • PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK AT RT 94 – 7M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Debbie Coble

    2/10/2026 - Updated Parking Instructions! Join us for this hike in the Patuxent River State Park as hike along both sides of the river with a couple good views of the Patuxent River. Mostly rolling hills with only one major stream crossing which may require poles. We’ll leave from the Woodbine Park’n’Ride at 9:45. The […]

  • PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – PRETTYBOY TRAIL: TRACEY’S STORE TO CCC – 7M

    Hike Distance:
    7.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Caryn Joachim

    2/12/2026 - There is very little parking available at the trailhead.  PLEASE meet at the Mt. Carmel Park and Ride by 9:00am We will start at the dead end trailhead on Tracey's Store Road and hike the Prettyboy Trail all the way to the CCC trails. We will take fire roads to different water views […]

  • Canceled LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MERRYMAN TRAIL AREA – 5M+

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    Beautiful hike in the Loch Raven Reservoir area! This is a 5 mile hike at a moderately fast pace. We will walk as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere for the duration of the hike. We should be back by 11:30, the latest. My cell phone on the day of the hike: […]

  • CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK – 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    The 10-11 mile loop hike will begin at the Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center parking area and follow a long loop through the park, passing Chimney and Wolf Rocks, Hog Rock, and the Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista overlooks. There will be a total elevation gain of about 2000 feet and our pace will average […]

  • SENECA TRAIL SERIES: SCHAEFFER FARMS TRAILHEAD / GREENWAY / RIDGE TRAIL LOOP – 9-10M+

    Hike Distance:
    15.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This hike on trails near Seneca Creek starts at the Schaeffer Farms Trailhead in Germantown, then hikes down to the Black Rock Mill. From there, we will hike north on the Seneca Greenway Trail to Germantown Road, then we will hike back on the Seneca Ridge Trail. The trails are fairly flat with some moderate […]

  • Canceled Canceled: PVSP – CARRIE WAY LOOPS – 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Ohlrich

    We'll be viewing the Patapsco River from ridge lines and the river side as we loop up and around and down again. The views should be great. There are a few 10 foot wide stream crossings and about 1000 ft overall elevation climb. The hiking pace will be 2.25 - 2.5 mph.

  • THREE COLUMBIA LAKES – 9M+

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate Plus
    Hike Leader:
    Karen Ohlrich

    Let’s hike/walk 3 of Columbia’s lakes on cleared paths rather than on Carrie Way’s snowy, slushy, sloping trails. No micro spikes, poles, or ankle supports needed. We’ll start at Centennial Park West in the parking area that is just off Centennial Lane. From Centennial Lake we’ll walk through the Beaverbrook neighborhood to Wilde Lake. From […]

  • Canceled Canceled: CHEVROLET LOOP WOODSTOCK/ 5.5 E

    Hike Distance:
    5.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jennifer Dress

    Hike begins at the Woodstock Inn Parking lot at 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163. Crossing over the Patapsco river onto the Baltimore County side. There are a few small stream crossings. The trails can be rolling and meandering. The pace will average 2.5 mph. There will not be a lunch break.

  • Providence / Loch Raven Drive 5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Foard

    Hiking from Providence Road to trail head to pathway to Sam’s Grave and loop Back to main trail. There is one easy stream crossing at the beginning of the hike. Recommended: Hiking poles, with leaves covering rocks and tree roots this time of the year.

  • ROCKS STATE PARK – 6M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Kim Considine

    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.

  • CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK LOOP HIKE -8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Robert Llanso

    Come and enjoy a moderate hike in Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont, MD. This hike will start at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor’s Center (warm restrooms available) and loop as follows: Catoctin Mountain Visitor’s Center Trail to Catoctin Headquarters, Chimney Rock, Wolf Rock, Thurmont Vista, Hog’s Rock, Cunningham Falls, and Cunningham Falls Nature Trail back […]

  • PVSP – HILTON & AVALON AREAS – 12.0H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Raymond Kirchner

    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 Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]

  • Canceled 🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E

    Hike Distance:
    3.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Ann Roberts

    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, […]