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PVSP HILTON AREA – 11M+

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This 10-11 mile loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) plus the Ridge Trail and Cascade Train in the Avalon area. There are several moderate stream crossings (you may want to bring hiking poles for the crossings) and an […]

FRED. MUN FOREST: HAMBURG ROAD / SAND FLATS LOOP – 14H

Hike Distance:
14.0 Miles
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This 13-14 mile loop hike will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot, hike north through Sand Flats to the Salamander Rock Trail, then return using the Iceberg and Death March trails with a stop at the Babbling Rocks. The estimated total ascent is 1900 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our […]

FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 12H

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

This 11-12 mile loop hike in Frederick County will depart from Hamburg Rd. will take place partly on the Catoctin Trail and partly on other trails and paths that network this forest. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.73 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to meet at the trailhead or carpool.

PVSP WOODSTOCK TO ALBERTON – 12H

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

This 11-12 mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. The total ascent […]

A.T. HIKE: GATHLAND STATE PARK TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 11H

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

This out and back hike travels north from Gathland State Park on the A.T. to White Rock overlook and on to lunch at Rocky Run Shelter, then returns. There are two very long uphill sections, one in the morning and one after lunch. Total elevation gain is about 2000 ft. Our pace while hiking will […]