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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), Open Day (Oct. 10, this hike), Mt Lafayette (Oct. 11). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their […]
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), Open Day (Oct. 10), Mt Lafayette (Oct. 11, this hike). Sign up for as many hikes as you would like. Attendees are responsible for making their […]
This hike will take in many trails in the Avalon and Hilton Area of PVSP including Santee Branch, Grist Mill, Bloede Dam, Garrett’s Pass, Ridge, Valley View, Morning Choice and Forest Glen, along with Cascade Falls. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will […]
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 lollipop hike starts at the Manor Area parking area of Cunningham Falls State Park and follows the Catoctin Trail south into Cunningham Falls State Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. Stops at White Rock overlook and Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long climbs and total […]
This is a nice hike along both sides of the Patapsco River near the Avalon Area. The hike will start at the Lost Lake parking lot and go up the Ridge Trail to the swinging bridge, cross to the Grist Mill Trail, go up the Forest Glen Trail through the Hilton area to the Santee […]
Join us on this lollipop hike that traverse the Prettyboy Trail along the water 80% of the time, beginning on Georges Creek and then to the wider and open portions of the Reservoir. It doesn't get any better than this. A couple of stream crossings. Lunch overlooking Goose Island. Pace will be 2 to 2.5 […]
This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will hike on the A.T. to the Pole Steeple overlook, then hike up Buck Ridge on the Bong Trail and have lunch on the rocks, then return to the parking lot using the Buck Ridge trail. The total estimated ascent is 1900 […]
Patapsco Velley State Park / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake – 5.5E HIKE: Patapsco Valley State Park, / Grist Mill Trail / Lost Lake, 5.5 Miles, walk to the second Swinging Bridge. This is a new hike, very easy all paved trail and awesome views along the way. This paved pathway runs parallel to […]
Moderate to fast-paced hike on Loch Raven trails. Should be done by 11:30 or 12:00 so you will have a lot of time the rest of the day to get things done.
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west along the river, follow the north branch and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and […]
This out-and-back hike repeats the original hike led in October 1935 by the founders of the Mountain Club of Maryland to discuss the establishment of a Baltimore-based hiking club. We will retrace that hike, starting from Gathland State Park and hiking to the Weverton Cliffs overlook, where we will have lunch and then return. For […]
We will hike 7 miles at a moderate pace (2.4 mph) in the Owens Creek area of Catoctin Mountain Park. The approximate elevation gain is 800 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
