Canceled BALTIMORE WATERFRONT – DECEMBER 11 – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Marsha McLaughlin
Hike parts of Baltimore's Canton, Fells Point and Harbor East waterfront neighborhoods.
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PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR, CCC TRAILS – 6M OR 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
A 6 or 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fireroads and trails that were actually built by the Civil Conservation Corps (President Roosevelt). These trails are some of the most popular and easiest trails at Prettyboy. We will also hike the Prettyboy Trail to another small peninsula to get the […]
Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman Trail Area – 7M+
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
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 the rest of the day to "get things done!" Join us for a fun time and a good workout!
PVSP East of Old Court Road – 10 M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 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 […]
MARYLAND A.T.: PENMAR TO RAVEN ROCK – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will start from the PenMar Park parking lot and hike south on the A.T. to Raven Rock Shelter and return, with a stop at the High Rock overlock. We will have lunch at the shelter. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
Canceled GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5E
- 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.
Holiday Party
Join your hiking buddies for the MCM holiday party, the presentation of MCM Awards and a history presentation by Bill Saunders, “Mountain Club Stories”. The party is from 2:30 - 5:00 at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Schedule: 2:30 -3:45 Social Hour, 3:45 - 4:15 MCM Award presentation, 4:15 – 5:00 “Mountain Club […]
PVSP, OELLA, ILCHESTER, ELLICOTT CITY – 11M+
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Doug and Marcie Schubert
Join us on an 11-mile circuit hike on seldom used trail in Baltimore and Howard Counties from Oella, down river to Ilchester and back through Ellicott City. The hike has numerous stream crossings and steep but relatively short climbs with a total elevation gain of 1300 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0-2.5 mph.
Patapsco Velley State Park / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake – 5.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
HIKE: Patapsco Valley State Park, / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake, 5.5 Miles, walk to the second Swinging Bridge. very easy all paved trail and awesome views along the way. This paved pathway runs parallel to Patapsco River that provides scenic views leading past numerous sites of historic interest. GPS: Patapsco Valley State Park […]
RACHEL CARSON CONSERVATION PARK 7-8 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Debbie Coble
Join us as we hike through the fields and decidous forest of this conservation park. We'll spend some time along the Hawlings River and “discover” a hidden pond. The terrain is rolling with only minor stream crossings. Lunch will be along the banks of the Hawlings River. LEAVE at 10AM from the parking lot. DIRECTIONS: […]
AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO CRAMPTON GAP SHELTER – 13.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
Last non-holiday Wednesday hike of the year Join us on this ~13.5 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn, this trek crosses over Lambs Knoll and past White Rock, before descending to Crampton Gap Shelter for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~1900 feet. No stream crossings. Our pace […]
PVSP: GNOME VILLAGE HIKE – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
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 and Gray’s Mill Trail. There are several stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1100 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to […]
🐶 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, […]
Catoctin Trail #4: Hamburg Road / Death March Trail Loop – 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 Road parking area and loop north on various side trails to the Death March Trail / Catoctin Trail intersection, then loop back to Hamburg Road […]
LIBERTY RESERVOIR: WARDS CHAPEL/LIBERTY DAM TRAIL – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Walt Miller
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. Lunch will be near the water. Our pace will be high moderate (~ 3 mph moving average). LEAVE: 10:00 AM from the parking area on […]
Canceled 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 […]
MA AND PA TRAIL – 7E
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Kim Considine
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 the opportunity to check out the historic Liriodendron Mansion and the eclectic Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air along the trail. The distance is long […]
FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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. While the route will vary from hike to hike, there will be several moderate climbs for a total ascent of about 1500 feet and several […]
PVSP ORANGE GROVE/AVALON PERIMETER MORNING HIKE – 9M+
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
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 meeting at Rockburn Branch Park, we cross over to PVSP to start our loop, crossing Cascade Creek before heading downhill. We will pass Cascade Falls, […]
PVSP OELLA-PICKALL AREA – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This mile 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 climb to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1400 […]