WOODSTOCK HIKE – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
An easy to Moderate hike along the river, with some stream crossings, This hike could be between 6 1/2 miles to 7 1/2 miles.
Loading view.
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5 E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
Hike a wooded loop very close to the Little Gunpowder Falls on mostly smooth trails, but there are a few rocky and rooted areas. You will have 1-2 stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Rd covered bridge. Meet at 10am at visitor parking lot in the village.
RED RUN PARK / SOLDIER’S DELIGHT HIKE – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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 the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
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 […]
CYLBURN ARBORETUM DAFFODILS – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Sydney Dy
We will walk through the grounds and gardens and the trails through the woods, and a bit of Baltimore history. Some is flat, somewhat rocky/ hilly areas, should not be muddy. Rain or shine, restrooms available. If we are lucky the fields and woods should be full of daffodils and we may see early signs […]
???? 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, […]
FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 10M
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 9-10 mile loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the […]
LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR- MORGAN MILL TRAIL – 4.5 E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
Loop through the Reservoir and walk along the shoreline enjoy the abundance of Pines and Big Tooth Aspens and of course, the Canada Geese.
ROCKBURN PARK TO SWINGING BRIDGE – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 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 have lunch at the picnic tables near the Hanging Bridge. We will return a slightly different route. No significant elevation. There are several stream crossings, […]
CONESTOGA TRAIL: HOUSE ROCK TO PINNACLE OVERLOOK – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Gwen Mahoney
Starting at the trailhead parking we will begin by taking a short trail to Wind Cave (note: hike leader is not planning to enter the caves). We will pick up the Conestoga Trail with great views of the Susquehanna River to Pinnacle Overlook where we will have lunch. We will head back using a slightly […]
LAKE ROLAND – 8.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
The trails in the Lake Roland area offer a local hike with a wide variety of scenery near the first dam and reservoir in Baltimore. This hike will consist of a meandering course on all the marked trails in the park, some rocky and others potentially muddy, with a total elevation gain of about 600 […]
PVSP EAST OF OLD COURT ROAD – 9.5M+
- Hike Distance:
- 9.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
PINEY RUN LAKE – 10M
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Walt Miller
This hike is a mixture of well-maintained trails on both sides of the lake and some single-track trails in between. There will be many water views along shoreline trails. There are no significant hills (cumulative elevation gain is just over 1000 ft) and several easy stream crossings. Lunch will be on the maintained side of […]
HARPERS FERRY AND MARYLAND HEIGHTS – 9M+
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Brian Bare
This demanding hike in West Virginia and Maryland proceeds from the banks of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and climbs 1,000+ feet to the very peak of historic Maryland Heights and the ruins of Civil War gun emplacements – the Stone Fort. There are no stream crossings on this hike and about 1800 feet of […]
AT: HARPERS FERRY TO KEYS GAP – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead"
Marshy Point Nature Center Hike – 5-E
- 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.
ORANGE GROVE (SWINGING BRIDGE) MODERATE – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
This will be a moderate 7 mile hike with several stream crossings. Leaving from Swinging Bridge to Nuns Run, connecting to Santee trail to Vineyard Spring over to Lost Lake then to Avalon where we will have a 20 minute break. Heading back to the cars on Ridge trail. There are porta potties at the […]
Canceled 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 hike for the entire time as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere, maybe 2.8- 3.2 mph. on flat areas, slower on hills. […]
Canceled OREGON RIDGE-7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Tirzah Rom
We will hike up and down the hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 15 min snack break at halfway. Pace: 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 1000 ft. LEAVE: 10:00 AM at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center parking lot. 13555 Beaver Dam Rd. GPS: Type: Oregon […]
???? 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, […]