An out and back hike of a total of about 11.5 miles going north from Gathland State Park to the Rocky Run Shelter and return. Total elevation gain is 1600' with the longest climb of 750' over about 1.5 miles. Pace averages 2.5 – 3.0 miles per hour. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead".
Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then and downstream. There are some spots where the trail is rocky, narrow or hilly, so poles are recommended.
Hike along the Jones Falls above the lake, through the woods and serpentine barrens. Moderate pace but rocky in spots and could be muddy in spots. LEADER: John Eckard, jreckard191@gmail.com or 443-286-6819.
This hike begins at the Gunpowder Falls parking lot on Belair Road and goes through the wooded hills east of Belair Road and north of the river. We will take a half-hour lunch break at the rapids on the Gunpowder. Bring a towel if you plan to get wet. Moderate 2.5 mph pace. Several stream […]
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. […]
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 begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will use the Buck Ridge Trail to climb a ridge, then descend on the Bong Trail, and then climb to the Pole Steeple Overlook before returning on the A.T. The total estimated ascent is 1700 feet. Please inform the hike leader whether […]
This roughly 5-mile hike covers the Wildlands Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park, and includes the Wildlands, Stockdale, and Sweathouse Trails, with a snack stop on Long Green Run before heading back downstream following the Gunpowder River. Easy to moderate; hiking poles suggested, a couple of stream crossings. Parking lot is just off Belair Rd […]
Moderate Hike through the woods and by the Annapolis Waterworks on hilly terrain.
11.5-mile hike on scenic trails in the Hollofield & Daniels areas of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and the Daniels Dam along the way. There will be a lunch break and the hiking pace will be 2.5 […]
This hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and perform a loop using a combination of trails. Please email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the trailhead rather than carpool. LEAVE: 9:15 AM from the Upper Parking Lot. Please inform the hike leaders whether you plan to […]
Hike begins at the Old Grist Mill at the Historic area of the park. Hike will continue along the Susquehanna River to the Conowingo Dam for lunch and to look for eagles.
This is a loop hike of about 6 miles with around 800 ft. elevation gain. Note that the elevation gain may make this hike more challenging than many other moderate hikes. We will visit the Queen and King’s Seat, a high rock outcropping with expansive views of farmland around the area and a view of […]
This 11-12 mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. The total ascent […]
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, […]
We will walk through the grounds and gardens and the trails through the woods, and a bit of Baltimore history. Some is flat, somewhat rocky/ hilly areas, should not be muddy. Rain or shine. If the weather is nice, it's a great place for a picnic after the hike!
An out and back hike of a total of 11 miles going south from Pen Mar Park to Raven Rocks, with lunch on the rocks. Total elevation gain is 1,200' with the longest climb of 600' over .8 mile. Trail is very rocky in places. No stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 […]
Out & back hike in Baltimore County on the border with Harford County. Some flat sections, a portion that is hilly, a few small stream crossings & a waterfall.
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.
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 […]
