Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Mt Chocorua (Sep. 25), Mt Moosilauke (Sep. 26), Mt Eisenhower (Sep. 27), Touring Day (Sep. 28), Mt Washington (Sep. 29, this hike). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making […]
For those of you who have an interest in participating in the Half-HAM this year, whether as a hiker or a volunteer, please be aware that the 2023 event has been scheduled for Saturday, September 30. The Half-HAM is a 21-mile hike from PenMar Park to Washington Monument State Park. More information will be provided […]
This hike starts at the Richard Nixon Nature Center and hikes trails in the woods surrounding Lake Williams (which is drained at this time due to work on the dam) in the York, PA watershed, with moderate hills and pleasant views of the lake. We will hike at a moderate pace of about 2.5 mph. […]
Hike in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Trail runs in wooded area and open fields. Out and back. Featuring: Two giant Turkey Hill dairy windmills, an observation deck with a scenic vista of the Susquehanna river and a waterfall. Parts of the trail are narrow and steep with one stream crossing. Bring lunch. Carpool optional upon request
This 12-13 mile loop hike will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot and hike north and return to the starting point using a combination of trails include the Catoctin and Death March trails. The estimated total ascent is 1700 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be […]
Second in the Moderate Plus AT series. An out and back along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with the longest climb of 600′ over 0.8 miles. There are several rocky areas and two unbridged stream crossing. […]
Explore the area between Prettyboy Reservoir and I-83 via the Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, Gunpowder South and Highland trails at a moderate pace. No carpool — we start hiking from the Park & Ride. Email jreckard191@gmail.com or call 443-286-6819 for more information.
This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the neighborhood of Roland Park (not Lake Roland, but not far away), which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. Although no poles are needed, the terrain has many hills and some of the footpaths include very steep stairways, which are […]
Come and enjoy a moderately easy hike in the Catoctin Mountains near Thurmont, MD. This loop hike will follow the Cat Rock Trail to the Catoctin Blue Trail, down Bob’s Hill to Cunningham Falls, Lower Falls Trail to Hunting Creek Lake, and across MD-77 to catch the Cunningham Falls Nature Trail and Catoctin Mountain Visitor’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 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 […]
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 then back along the river. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, hilly terrain and an optional ridge too traverse. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past […]
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 loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area. Several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 800 feet.
An out and back along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with the longest climb of 600′ over 0.8 miles. There are several rocky areas and one unbridged stream crossing. Our pace while hiking will average 2.3-2.6 […]
This hike will explore sections of Liberty Reservoir, both north and south of Liberty RD, in Carroll County. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. About 600 ft of elevation gain, some minor stream crossings, and lots of beautiful water views.
This is a scenic and relatively easy forest hike along the shore of the Loch Raven Reservoir. You’ll pass many awesome viewpoints where you can get great view of the water and forest of the Reservoir. Two easy stream crossings, hiking poles as desired. Lunch at the peninsula halfway point with awesome view of the […]
We will hike the Gunpowder River upstream and later downstream from the traditional Hemlock Gorge section, but not the gorge itself. There will be views of beaver activity, remnants of the original Hoffman paper mill & other mills. We will hike fire roads, old mill roads, & single tracks where there are briars, stickers, rocks […]
This will be a low daily mileage, 2mph pace backpack on a moderate trail through a deciduous forest and a highland bog. Some stream crossings and a few moderate climbs. Daily mileage is 7/8/5. Leave: 7:00am from the Mt. Carmel Rd. P&R off I-83 (exit 27), or meet at the trailhead. Leader: Steve Weber weber962@hotmail.com […]
Join us on an 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 several vistas of the reservoir along the hilly course, along with a brief history of the area from the overlook above the dam. Elevation gain […]
Two days of hiking – 4 Hikes: 1 Hard, 1 Moderate on each day. It’s not too early to think about fall foliage hiking in Shenandoah National Park—particularly if you will have to find lodging during peak foliage time! This year, this fun event is scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday October 17 & 18. On […]
