PVSP MCKELDIN AREA – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This loop hike will cover most of the trails in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park.
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PVSP: GLEN ARTNEY/HILTON AREAS – 12.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
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.
Canceled DAMASCUS RECREATIONAL PARK – 10M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Jennifer Dress
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 […]
COLLEGE MOUNTAIN IN EMMITSBURG – 6.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Mark Malnati
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 […]
Susquehanna State Park – Blue Bell Hike – 6.5 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Peggy Thomas
Hike along the Susquehanna River, beginning at the Old Grist Mill through a path of natural bluebells. The hike continues to the Conowingo Dam for lunch and to view eagles.
Signal Knob/Meneka Peak – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Williams
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 […]
PVSP ST. JOHNSBURY RD TO PICKALL LOOP – 7.5M+
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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 […]
POTOMAC HERITAGE TRAIL, GULF BRANCH TO ROOSEVELT ISLAND – 9M+
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Christina Lansford
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, wild flowers, remnants of long ago industry, pretty views of the Potomac (yes, really) and Georgetown along the opposite shore. […]
MANOR AREA / SALAMANDER LOOP HIKE – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
Prettyboy Reservoir – Gunpowder Loop/Hemlock Gorge – 9.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 9.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
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) […]
MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Deanna Phelps
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.
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 FURNACE TO BIG HUNTING CREEK VIA CAT ROCK – 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Leise Ballou
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.
CROMWELL VALLEY-LOCH RAVEN – 8.5M+
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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 […]
Prettyboy Trail – George’s Creek to Copperhead Point – 9.5 M+
- Hike Distance:
- 9.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
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 […]
PVSP MCKELDIN AREA – 8.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
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 […]
BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS/ BLUEBELL HIKE – 4E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
Hike both sides of the Big Gunpowder Falls off of Belair Rd in Kingsville to view the beautiful Bluebell spring flowers in bloom. It is mostly flat terrain with a few minor stream crossings. Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty of nature! Boots and poles recommended. No facilities available at trailhead. Royal Farm […]
🐶 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, […]
BROOKSIDE GARDENS AND WHEATON REGIONAL PARK – 6E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Sydney Dy
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 […]
ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PVSP – 11M+
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]