SUGARLOAF – 12 H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Chuck Randall
We will hike about 12 miles starting in the East View Parking lot and winding our way up and down and around on the various trails there on Sugarloaf Mt. […]
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CUNNINGHAM/CATOCTIN – 10M+ Updated
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
Join us on this ~10 mile, meeting at the Catoctin Visitor Center before carpooling to Cunningham Falls State Park lake parking lot. Our hike will start at the lake parking […]
ROCKBURN PARK TO SWINGING BRIDGE – 7.5/8 M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Larry Freeman
We will hike at a leisurely pace of 2.25-2.5 miles from Rockburn Park to Patapsco Park. Take Morning Choice trail to Cascade Falls trail. We will pass Cascade Falls to […]
PVSP: HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
A 10-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 […]
OREGON RIDGE – 5+ M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Dror Rom
There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 10 min snack break at halfway. Pace: 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 900ft. LEAVE: 9:30 AM at the Oregon […]
CATOCTIN TRAIL #1: NORTH END SOUTH TO CUNNINGHAM FALLS – 11/12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike is the first in a series of 5 south hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT), starting at the northern end and hiking south. Starting at […]
AT: PENMAR TO RAVEN ROCKS – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
An out and back hike of a total of 11 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to Raven Rocks, with lunch on the rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,900' […]
PVSP, ELLICOTT CITY TO HOLLOFIELD ON THE NEW OEC CONNECTOR TRAIL, 10M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Doug and Marcie Schubert
Join us on a 10 mile circuit hike on the new Old Ellicott City (OEC) Connector Trail which was recently constructed through the woods to the Hollifield area. We will […]
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. Note that the elevation gain may make this hike more challenging than many other moderate […]
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 […]
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 […]
PVSP HILTON AREA – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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), […]
APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES – ALT US 40/TURNER’S GAP TO WHITE ROCK OVERLOOK AND BEAR SPRING CABIN – 10.5M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Patty Williams
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 […]
ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK/PVSP – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
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 […]
BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS – (BLUE TRAIL HIKE) 4.5 / E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
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 […]
QUEHANNA WILD AREA, PA – PIPER LOOP (Backpacking)
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Stephen Weber
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 […]
Canceled FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: SHERWOOD RD-HAWK ROCK – 14.4 / 23 S (FAST)
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Mark Malby
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 […]
MT. CARMEL RD. GUNPOWDER LOOP – 6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Trudy Pojman
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 […]
???? 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 […]
GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10/11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]