LOCH RAVEN DAM – 9H
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
Join us on an 9.0-mile hike in the highland area of the Loch Raven watershed as we follow a zig-zag route to the back side of the dam. There are […]
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LIBERTY RESERVOIR: COOT PENINSULA TRAIL – 8.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Walt Miller
This hike is a mixture of fire roads and foot paths with many water views. There are a few steep but short hills amounting to about 1000 feet of total […]
???? 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 […]
MANOR AREA AND FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 10-11 mile lollipop 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 […]
MASON-DIXON/OTTER CREEK TRAILS/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 […]
AT: GATHLAND STATE PARK TO WEVERTON CLIFFS – 11 H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Chuck Randall
This 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail in Washington County replicates the club's first hike, done in 1934. The trail has many very rocky sections, a total ascent […]
ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK – 5/6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Middaugh
5-6 mile (easy to moderate hike) that may also cross over into Patapsco State Park across the road. Leader Susan Middaugh 410 536 1956 h landline; cell phone day of […]
BIG GUNPOWDER STATE PARK, MASEMORE RD – 5E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Marsha McLaughlin
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 […]
FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO ED GARVEY SHELTER – 13 / 20S (FAST)
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Grubb
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 […]
PROVIDENCE ROAD LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
Morning 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 […]
LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MERRYMAN TRAIL AREA – 7M+
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
Want to get in a good morning workout and then go about your day? Are you a fan of fast hiking? Then this is the hike for you. We will […]
PVSP SOAPSTONE TRAIL – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and adjacent trails, finishing around noon. There will be a snack break but […]
TRI-STATE OVERLOOK HIKE – 12.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Brian Bare
This demanding 12.5 mile hike takes us to WV, MD, and VA and includes both a circuit hike and an out-and-back hike. There are rocks galore and 2800 feet of […]
APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES – US 40 to POGO CAMPGROUND – 8.5M+
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
An out and back hike of a total of 8.5 miles going north from US-40 to Pogo Campground with side trips to Black Rock and Annapolis Rocks. Total elevation gain […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS HIKE – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Deanna Phelps
All flat nature trail, small beach, paved roads.Tour waterfront and farm community. 10 AM start.
ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK – 6/7M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
This easy to moderate 6-7 mile hike will be on the trails in Rockburn Park. No stream crossings. Our pace will be about 2 mph. There will be a lunch […]
SHENANDOAH NP: NORTH MARSHALL AND BIG DEVIL STAIRS – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Robert Llanso
These two hikes off the Skyline Drive are among the most beautiful in the northern section of Shenandoah National Park. It is only 0.5 miles from the trailhead to the […]
PVSP: HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
10.5-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will […]
???? 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 […]
SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes one […]