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  • CRANBERRY WILDERNESS BACKPACK 4 DAY/3 NIGHT (SAT – TUES) – 30H

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Rick Royer

    Backpack the scenic Cranberry Wilderness in WV on a 4-day/3-night backpack on Memorial Day weekend. Scenic, rugged river valleys, backpacking in beautiful moss-covered forests. Very wet, cool weather conditions, and stream crossings are typical. Carpool from the Rt 32 Park'n'Ride. LEAVE: Sat, 6:30am. Please register early. Leader: Rick Royer, richard.e.royer@gmail.com.

  • ROCKBURN PARK TO CCBC – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Jim Koury

    Join us on this 12 mile hike in Howard and Baltimore Counties. The hike has numerous stream crossings (a couple where poles are recommended), some sections of rugged trail, exposure to open fields as well as deep forest, and about 1500 feet of ascent. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 - 3.0 mph and […]

  • ROCKBURN LOOP – 5E

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

    The trail begins in the parking Lot of Rockburn Branch Park West (6145 Montgomery Road). We will access the Rockburn Elementary Connector trail and work our way around the park perimeter. There are no stream crossings. We will walk about 2.5 mph (24 min mile). There will not be a lunch break for this hike.

  • ANTIETAM KAYAK (9) / HIKE (6E) / BIKE CAMPING TRIP

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Mary Moore

    Friday - Arrive at Antietam C&O Campground (after 1pm)Saturday - Kayak Antietam Creek - Class 1 / 9 miles Alternative Saturday - Bike ride along the C&O Paved Trail; Harpers Ferry is 9 miles to the south. If water level is 2.5' or below, we will not kayak but will bike or hike. Cost of […]

  • 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 hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river and through the hills on our return. Pace 2.5 mph. A number of stream crossings, some hilly terrain. LEAVE 9 […]

  • NORTHWEST BRANCH TRAIL – 12H

    Hike Distance:
    12.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Sydney Dy

    Starting from the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, we will briefly stop to see the spring flowers, then take the Northwest Branch Trail along the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River, returning on the Copperhead Run to the Fall Line Trail for lunch and then the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail, where she wrote Silent Spring. Elevation […]

  • WIZARD RANCH NATURE PRESERVE – 6M

    Hike Distance:
    6.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Tony Nardi

    NOTE: This hike is replacing the White Clay Creek State Park hike which I will probably reschedule in the winter when there is no parking fee.  Join us as we explore this former Boy Scout camp! The land was originally owned by Mahlon Haines, nicknamed the Shoe Wizard, who donated the property to the Boy […]

  • PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10H

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

    This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area. We will hike at a pace of 2.5-2.5 MPH.

  • MICHAUX STATE FOREST – 13H

    Hike Distance:
    13.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Leise Ballou

    Join us as we traipse through miles of beautiful mountain laurels in bloom! We will start out along the Long Pine Run Reservoir on the Beaver trail, then climb the Rocky Knob trail up to and through the mountain laurels. We’ll have lunch at the Birch Run shelter on the AT, then back to Rocky […]

  • AT: WOLFSVILLE RD TO RAVEN ROCK SHELTER – 11H

    Hike Distance:
    11.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Hard
    Hike Leader:
    Brian Bare

    An out and back along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with the longest climb of 600′ over 0.8 miles. There are several rocky areas and one unbridged stream crossing. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 […]

  • PVSP: OFF GREEN CLOVER DRIVE AT ALLENFORD PUMPING STATION – 8M

    Hike Distance:
    8.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Kathy Lyon

    This approximately 8-mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will begin at the pumping station on Green Clover Drive in the Allenford neighborhood which is off Rt. 99 (Old Frederick Rd). This hike will be hilly with about 1,000 feet of elevation, and several stream crossings. Hiking sticks are recommended. The pace will be between […]

  • BIG GUNPOWDER – MASEMORE EAST & WEST – 5E/M

    Hike Distance:
    5.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Marsha McLaughlin

    Hike downstream along both sides of the Big Gunpowder, from Masemore Rd to York Road and back upstream. Hike is a mix of flat areas along the river, with steep hills in two sections.

  • OTTER CREEK TRAIL/UREY OVERLOOK – 6.5M

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

    Hike along Otter Creek and enjoy beautiful scenery with interesting rock formations. Hike up to Urey Overlook for a view of the Susquehanna River. Additional miles are an option on this hike for those who may want more exercise.

  • FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: PENMAR PARK TO CHIMNEY ROCKS – 14.4 / 16.8 / 19.4 S (FAST)

    Hike Distance:
    Over 15 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Strenuous
    Hike Leader:
    Sydney Dy

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

  • PROVIDENCE RD LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7.5M

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

    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: […]

  • FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 9M

    Hike Distance:
    9.0 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Moderate
    Hike Leader:
    Bill Saunders

    This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.6 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.

  • LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS TO BOTTOM RD – 5.5E

    Hike Distance:
    5.5 Miles
    Hike Difficulty:
    Easy
    Hike Leader:
    Susan Riddleberger

    This is an out and back hike along Little Gunpowder Falls, with to a loop to the Waterfalls and view of two waterfalls. Some minor stream crossings and mostly flat hiking. Hiking poles recommended for stream crossings. NO Spot A Pot: Separation as requested.

  • PICNIC HIKE – PVSP PICKALL – 10.5H

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

    This hike will take in many of the trails in the Pickall Area of PVSP including the Pickall Trail, and the Mill Race Trail, and the Rockhaven Trail. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1000 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for an […]

  • PICNIC HIKE – PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK/PICKALL – 9M+

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

    Join us on a 9-mile circuitous hike from the Pickall Area. The hike has a few stream crossings and several steep, but relatively short climbs with an elevation gain of approximately 900 feet.  We will  take a lunch break.  Pace averages 2 to 2.5 mph.