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BIG GUNPOWDER STATE PARK / BELAIR RD – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Carolyn Bauer

Hike on both sides of Belair Road with some hills and stream crossings. LEADERS: Carolyn & Bill Bauer carbauer@verizon.net (preferred) or 410-661-3182. Registration required.

HAMMERMAN GUNPOWDER STATE PARK – 5E

Hike Distance:
5.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Deanna Phelps

7200 Graces Quarters Rd., Middle River, MD 21220 Easy 5 hike on mostly flat trails. Some in woods and some paved. This is a waterfront park where those who want to walk less can have options. Park gate may not open until 10 but I have requested that be opened by 9:30. If it is […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR, FROG HOLLOW and PRETTYBOY MARINA – 8M

Hike Distance:
8.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

This hike on the east side of Prettyboy begins on Parsonage Road at Frog Hollow (a river/marsh that feeds into the reservoir) and crosses Spooks Hill Road to great water views of the Reservoir. Some hikers say our lunch spot has the best view of Prettyboy. A couple of stream crossings. Pace will be 2 […]

PVSP CARRIE WAY TO DANIELS DAM – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

From Carrie Way, the trail follows streams 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, some hilly terrain. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past 9396 […]

PVSP OELLA-PICKALL AREA – 9M

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

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 climb to the Pickall pavilion area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1100 feet, […]

90th ANNIVERSARY PRE-CELEBRATION HIKE – 5-6M

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Bridget McCusker

Hike of 5-6 miles on easy terrain and visit areas in the conservancy including Hodge Podge Lodge, gardens, Nature Center, animals, and much more.  Bring a light snack since meal won't be served until later in the day Note that registration is required for this hike. Registering for this hike does not include tickets for […]

90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: REGISTRATION IS OPEN

MCM will hold the 90th anniversary celebration at the Howard County Conservancy on Sunday, September 29. Registration is open! PLEASE SEE JANINE'S EMAIL DATED AUGUST 24 FOR THE LINK MCM 90th Anniversary Celebration. Sunday, Sept 29 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Howard County Conservancy. How to register: Use the link in Janine's email.  Member […]

APPALACHIAN TRAIL ACROSS MD SERIES – HARPERS FERRY TO WEVERTON CLIFFS – 10M+

Hike Distance:
10.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Karen Ohlrich

Final hike of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going north from Harpers Ferry to Weverton Cliffs overlook. Total elevation gain is 550' with the longest climb of 550' over 1.3 miles. Pace averages 2.0-2.5 miles per […]

LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR NORTH – 5E/M

Hike Distance:
5.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Trudy Pojman

On this easy to moderate, hilly hike, we will hike on the Morgan Mill trail, fire roads, and others, with a stop at the shore of the Gunpowder. Pace 2 - 2.2 mph. Stream crossing, suggest a pole/s. Lunch stop.

PVSP – PICKALL – 7.5M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Betsy Stephenson

This approx 7.5 mile hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County.  The hike loops around on several trails in the Pickall area with lunch at one of the park pavilions. There are several moderate climbs with around 600 feet of elevation and only one moderate stream crossing.      

PROVIDENCE ROAD, LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7M

Hike Distance:
7.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Jon Hyman

This morning 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 back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 10 minute snack break […]

PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – GEORGES CREEK TO SHAMBERGER’S PENINSULA – 8M or 9.5M

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Caryn Joachim

Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]

PVSP HENRYTON AREA – 9M

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Bill Saunders

This hike starts at Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the River Road Trail and side trails. There will be about 900-1000 feet of ascent.

LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MORGAN MILL AREA – 6M

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Ann Roberts

Enjoy this fun, casual morning hike through the beautiful wooded areas of Loch Raven. Some flat areas, some rolling hills, some hills a bit steeper, but they are short climbs. Highest elevation is 400 feet. One or two minor stream crossings. We will hike at a moderate pace. Refreshments on our deck after the hike. […]

WHITE MOUNTAINS FALL HIKING, DAY 1: WELCH-DICKEY LOOP -4.5M

Hike Distance:
4.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Robert Llanso

Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Oct. 7, this hike), Mt Chocorua (Oct. 8), Zeacliff (Oct. 9), Open Day (Oct. 10), Mt Lafayette (Oct. 11). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their […]

WHITE MOUNTAINS FALL HIKING, DAY 2: MOUNT CHOCORUA -7.6M

Hike Distance:
7.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate
Hike Leader:
Robert Llanso

Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Oct. 7), Mt Chocorua (Oct. 8, this hike), Zeacliff (Oct. 9), Open Day (Oct. 10), Mt Lafayette (Oct. 11). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their […]

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK CIRCUIT-9M+

Hike Distance:
9.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Moderate Plus
Hike Leader:
Brian Bare

This is a 9-mile circuit hike visiting Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista, Wolf and Chimney Rocks. The elevation gain is 1700 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0 to 2.5 MPH.  There are no significant stream crossings.

WHITE MOUNTAINS FALL HIKING, DAY 3: ZEACLIFF – 11H

Hike Distance:
11.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Hard
Hike Leader:
Robert Llanso

Trip Overview 5-day hiking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with moderate and hard day hikes: Welch-Dickey Loop (Oct. 7), Mt Chocorua (Oct. 8), Zeacliff (Oct. 9, this hike), Open Day (Oct. 10), Mt Lafayette (Oct. 11). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their […]

MA AND PA HERITAGE TRAIL – 6.5E

Hike Distance:
6.5 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Clare and Dave Hash

This hike will start at the northern trailhead in Belair, just behind Independent Brewing Company, and go south to Annie's Playground. The trail is mostly along stream valley open space and adjoining rolling hills, the Harford County Equestrian Center, and a regional playground at the turnaround at 3.3 miles. The surface is hard-packed stone or […]

ROLAND PARK’S HISTORIC FOOTPATHS 6 E/M

Hike Distance:
6.0 Miles
Hike Difficulty:
Easy
Hike Leader:
Debbie Jones

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. We will also talk about the development and history of the area in the 1890s-1920s. Although no poles are needed (unless […]