Hike Schedule

Join us for scenic views and a visit to the Gnome village as we hike trails in the Hilton Area of PVSP including the Santee Branch, Buzzard’s Rock, Forest Glen […]

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 […]

This 12-13 loop hike is the fourth in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail in a southbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg […]

This out and back hike is a mixture of fire roads and single-track trails that are both north and south of Liberty Rd with many water views along shoreline trails. […]

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 […]

The MA and 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 […]

This 10-11 mile loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then follow some of the many trails that network this forest. […]

Join us for one more hike in 2024, New Year's Eve Day Morning! (Start the New Year early) An ~9 mile circuit hike around Orange Grove and Avalon Areas. After […]

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 […]

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 […]

The flat, scenic hike winds through the woods with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay, with paved and unpaved trails and beach, pond, gardens, aviary and ospreys. Discover this beautiful […]

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 […]

This hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in that area.

Join us on a 9-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 […]

Join us as we explore the northwestern side of Prettyboy Reservoir with some hills and several stream crossings. Many great water views and an interesting venture into a stream gorge […]

We will hike the rolling hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. Snack/lunch break at halfway. Pace: 2.5 mph. Elevation gain […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meet me at the Pinnacle Overlook parking lot for a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River to start out our day. Hike down to Kelly’s Run for a magical hike […]

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 […]

This 12-mile loop hike is the fifth of a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail in a southbound direction. We will start from the Hamburg […]

Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain […]

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 and […]

This 12-13 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 […]

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 […]

We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then […]

Hike both sides of the Big Gunpowder Falls with a few hills and easy stream crossings. Hiking boots and poles recommended. Lunch/snack on trail during a short break.

This hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County, hikes south of the Route 40 bridge, and then loops around on several trails before heading north again. We will […]

This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and […]

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 […]

This loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin Trail and the Death March Trail as well as […]

We will hike a circular route on the Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, & Gunpowder trails, including a steep ascent of the green trail. The hike has some hills and depending […]

This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through […]

We will hike to the end of the Shamberger Trail, which is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will explore 4 side trails to different water views & historic […]

The 10-11 mile 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

This 11-12 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest (including the Volkswagen Trail) and in the northern part of Gambrill […]

This is an out and back hike along the northwestern side of Morgan Run at Liberty Reservoir, which primarily consists of fire roads and some single-track trails and has many […]