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 along a tributary stream; two stream crossings and a rock scramble included. We will hike up to the Holtwood Recreation Area for a break and […]
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 two hard climbs of 700+ feet. Please indicate whether you plan to meet at the trailhead or carpool.
This hike starts on the eastern side of Piney Run Lake in Carroll County. We will hike around the lake into the developed part of Piney Run Park and hike some of the trails there. Our moving pace will be about 2.25-2.5 mph. There are lots of beautiful lake views with very minor stream crossings […]
A loop hike on the western end of Liberty Reservoir. A short highway walk to start, several moderate hill climbs by the water and in the woods, 2 stream crossings (poles would be most helpful for the stream that's 12 ft wide,) and plenty of water views as we loop back to the start. We’ll […]
Join us on a meandering 8-mile hike in the Loch Raven watershed including the Morgan Mill trail, the Glen Ellen trail and the Sam’s Grave trail. We will also be crossing the Loch Raven Drive bridge. There are many vistas of the reservoir along the course. The elevation gain is approx. 500 feet. The hiking […]
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 […]
The MA 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 later start time of […]
This moderate-to-hard hike starts at Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the HoCo Trail and side trails. There will be about 1000-1100 feet of ascent.
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. […]
In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and some on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mills. Hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings, but may be muddy in spots. Rocky areas along parts of the trail.
Join us on this last Wednesday Hard Hike of the year, a 12 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Washington Monument SP, this trek crosses I-70 before ascending to Annapolis Rock for lunch. Total climb: ~1900 feet, including a 1 mile, 500 foot ascent. No stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will […]
This morning pre-New Year’s hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 400 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from […]
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 moderate (2.5 - 3 mph moving average). LEAVE: 10:00 AM from the parking area […]
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, […]
This hike will start from the parking lot above the lake in Greenbriar State Park and hike many of the trails in the park. There are several long climbs and the total ascent is 1600 feet. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This is the third of nine hikes in the Moderate Plus AT series across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 9.5 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Pogo Memorial Campsite. Total elevation gain is 700'. Pace averages 2.0 to 2.5 mph. There is an extensive section of rocky trail.
This loop hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cross over to the other side of the river, then return. We will hike the Morning Choice, Cascade, Bloede Dam, Grist Mill, Buzzard Rocks, and Ridge Trails.
This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the historic neighborhood of Roland Park (not Lake Roland, but not far away), which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. The terrain has many hills and some of the footpaths include very steep stairways. Also includes a hidden grotto in […]
Join us for a seven-mile hike starting at 10 am at the trail head at route 45 (York road). We will travel west along the Gunpowder “North” trail crossing over the Masemore road bridge, along the Highland trail, follow the power line to a fire road leading to a secluded waterfall. We will return along […]
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 over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate “distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]
