Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then back downstream. There is a rocky stretch along one section of the river and hilly, so poles are strongly recommended.
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 and […]
This loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use several trails in the Hilton area. There will be several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 900 feet.
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10.5 miles going south from Alternate US-40 to White Rock Overlook and Bear Spring Cabin. Total elevation gain is 2,000' with the longest climb of 800' over 1.6 miles. Pace averages […]
This 7-8 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 upstream through woods along Big Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first)> This is a loop hike. Wear hiking boots and bring poles in case muddy conditions.
This 26 mile loop has some steep ascents and descents with long stretches of plateau and ridge walking in between. Total elevation is about 2,300 ft. Leader : Stephen Weber email: weber962@hotmail.com (preferred) cell: 443 845-2135
AT: SHERWOOD RD-HAWK ROCK- 14.4/ 23 S 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/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast […]
We will hike a circular route on the Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, & Gunpowder trails, including a steep ascent of the green trail. ** This hike will NOT visit the ruins.
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 loop hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park and use a combination of trails in Gambrill and the Frederick watershed. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This loop hike will use trails in the Jug Bay Natural Resources Area of Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro. Much of the hike will be on wooded trails with mild rolling hills, but there will be several miles of trail near the marshlands, and we will visit several observation decks and towers that provide […]
This 8+ mile hike leaves from the west view parking lot, we will hike a wide clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks viewing area. Near the end, we will hike up the east side of Sugarloaf to enjoy the view, then down the west side to conclude the hike. There will be about […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
The MA PA trail is a crushed gravel/paved trail with some rolling hills through fields and woodlands surrounding the residential areas of Bel Air and Fallston. We will have the opportunity to check out the historic Liriodendron Mansion and the eclectic Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air along the trail. If you decide to have […]
We will hike the Morgan Mill trail, a short path along the water, and various fire roads to do several loops. Some hills, stream crossing. Lunch stop. Pace 2 - 2 1/2 mph.
Moderate to fast-paced hike on Loch Raven trails. Should be done by 11:30 or 12:00 so you will have a lot of time the rest of the day to get things done.
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 […]
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 […]
This hike will repeat most of a hike carried out by MCM in May 1935. We will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin and Death March trails as well as other adjoining trails in a long loop that returns to Hamburg Road. The hike has several long […]
