This will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot, hike north on the Catoctin Trail, and then return on a combination of the many trails in this area. The estimated total ascent is 1600 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.75 mph. Please indicate […]
This trail travels toward the Patapsco River, goes west through the hills towards the conservancy and the Woodstock Inn. Meandering through multiple trails with names such as Magic Mike, Lil’ Bird and Horse Fly Alley. Ultimately returning to the Old Main Line along the Patapsco River. There will be a 20 minute snack stop. Pace […]
Starting at Bunker Hill parking lot we will head upstream towards the Prettyboy Dam. We’ll take a short break to view the dam, then head up a connector trail to pick up the Highland Trail, looping back to the Gunpowder. Lunch will be at Bunker Hill picnic area. (Option at lunch to end hike early). […]
This hike has some hills and small stream crossings. It covers Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, and Gunpowder South trails. The pace will be about 2 1/4 mph. This hike is designated as easy, however, there are some hills and at least one small stream crossing. LEADERS: Carolyn & Bill Bauer (410) 661-3182 or carbauer@verizon.net (preferred). […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead along the Rockhaven trail through the woods and down the New Rocks and Jane trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river, under the Route 40 bridge and the Festivus and School’s Out trails through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one […]
Starting at the parking lot above Greenbriar Lake, we will hike many of the trail within the park. The elevation gain is approx. 1500 feet, with a couple of steeper climbs. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. We will stop for lunch. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at […]
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, […]
We will begin at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, heading right on the Prettyboy trail, along the edge of the reservoir. We will take a short snack break at a waterfront overlook halfway through the hike. Using scratch trails and fire roads that were used by local resident, John Roemer, we will […]
This loop hike will cover most of the trails in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park.
Starting at the Soapstone Trail Head, we will take a pleasant early Spring stroll on the trails: Soapstone, Santee, Buzzard's Rock, Grist Mill, Forest Glen, Nun's, and Vineyard Springs, to mention a few. Forest greening should have begun. A few rock hopping stream crossings. ~1500 feet of elevation rise. 2.5-2.75 MPH.
From the parking lot we will follow a paved trail for ½ mile to the Lower Magruder Trail. This is a scenic trail that will be an out and back. The trail is rolling and meandering! We will stop for a 20 min lunch. MoCo provides nice bridges for all the stream crossings too! We […]
This 6.5 mile hike leaves from the parking lot next to Old St Mary’s Cemetery. We will hike a loop that takes us to the rocky top of College Mountain, and then an out & back to a northerly viewing area called Indian Lookout. There will be about 1,500 feet of elevation gain. There are […]
This will be slight variation on the normal Signal Knob loop, modified to go over Meneka Peak. As such, the hike now is an inverted lollipop, with the loop that includes Meneka Peak supplemented with a two mile out and back to the Signal Knob overlook. With clear weather, we will have great views of […]
This is an out-and-back hike following Gulf Branch and the Potomac River using a portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT) in Arlington County, VA. Sights along the trail include wooded streams, waterfalls, rocky scarps, remnants of long ago industry, pretty views of the Potomac (yes, really) and Georgetown along the opposite shore. We will […]
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 11-12 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the Catoctin […]
Join us as we start from Catoctin Furnace, go up Bob’s Hill over to Cat Rock and then down to eat lunch on the rocks in Big Hunting Creek. This is an out and back hike.
Registration Required. Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on fire roads (different trails) […]
All flat trails through woods. Wear hiking boots and bring sticks in case it’s “marshy”. Meet at 10 AM. Bring lunch for stop the trail. Come early to see the Nature Center exhibits - many interesting critters inside and birds outside.
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
We will hike the Prettyboy Trail, a foot trail that goes along the water so there are constant water views. This is a real gem of a hike. This is a long linear hike (not out & back) that will require having cars at the beginning and end of the hike – hence we will […]
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 […]
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, […]
Wooded and paved trails, beautiful manicured gardens (including Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden with cherry blossoms, and sculptures) and a nice pond and natural area in the Park. We will meet at the entrance to the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center (restrooms available). (Also an easy short walk from the Glenmont Metro […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike will begin on trails in Rockburn Branch Park and then quickly cross over to the nearby Avalon section of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has numerous moderate stream crossings and rolling hills. There will be about 1200 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 […]
Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead"
An out and back hike of a total of 10.5 miles going north from Gathland State Park to White Rock overlook and on to lunch at Rocky Run Shelter. Total elevation gain is about 2000 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0-2.5 MPH.
This hike will explore sections of Liberty Reservoir, both north and south of Liberty RD, in Carroll County. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. About 600 ft of elevation gain, some minor stream crossings, and lots of beautiful water views.
Hike on Pond Run Trail crossing stream a total of 9 times to overlook at Half Moon Lookout, and White Rocks. Specatular views of Trout Run Valley between Mill Mountain and Long Mountain. Elevation gain is approximately 1,800 feet.
https://www.usna.usda.gov. We will walk the full grounds and woods and visit pretty much all the areas that are open including azaleas, dogwoods, fern valley, conifers, magnolias, perennials, Asian collections, and National Capitol Columns, see how many of the State Trees we can find, and a short walk along the Anacostia. Flexible hike if you want […]
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. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, some hilly terrain and great views. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past 9396 Carrie […]
This loop hike will begin at the Thurmont Vista parking area on Park Central Road in the Catoctin Mountain Park (CMP) and follow a long loop through the park, passing Chimney and Wolf Rocks, Hog Rock, the Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista overlooks, and Cunningham Falls. There will be a total elevation gain of about […]
Starting at the Soapstone Trail Head, we will take a pleasant Spring stroll on the trails: Soapstone, Santee, Buzzard's Rock, Grist Mill, and Vineyard Springs, to mention a few. Forest greening should be in full swing. A few rock hopping stream crossings. ~1300 feet of elevation rise. 2.25-2.5 MPH.
We will hike approximately 7 miles at a moderate pace (2.4) on the Yellow Poplar Trail. Enjoy views from overlooks of the Middletown Valley and Frederick. Please indicate if you will meet at the trailhead or carpool. Also, please include your cell number in case I need to contact you.
Hike a wooded loop very close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails, but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. You will have 1-2 stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Rd covered bridge. Meet at 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.
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. Snack/lunch break will be on the shore of the reservoir. Lovely water views and woodland trails […]
