A hike of about 10 miles that follows the Catoctin Trail from the Catoctin Manor Area up Bob's Hill to Cat Rock and back. There is a 1,250' climb over 1.75 miles an average 16% grade to the top of Bobs Hill with a 1500’ total elevation over the hike. Usual rocks. No stream crossings. […]
Beginning in Roland Park at Wyndhurst Station, 6 miles flat terrain walk along the mostly shaded Stony Run stream through Wyman Park to RHouse in Remington and then return up through Johns Hopkins campus back to Stony Run. Poles not required, no stream crossings. If it is has recently rained, It can be muddy. Bring […]
This is an out and back hike with some hills and no stream crossings. Hike will be at a moderate pace of about 2.5 mph on mostly fire roads and some foot paths. Pretty water views and a visit to the ruins of an old water wheel. LEADER: Kathy Souders, kathysouders@comcast.net.
On this hike we will explore sections of Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County including trails both north and south of Liberty Road. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. Bring poles if you have them for one possibly tricky stream crossing. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Liberty Boat Dock service road which […]
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 […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east and north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several challenging stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 500 feet of elevation. […]
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 hard 6-mile hikes starts at the parking lot for the Lady of Lourdes Shrine at Mount St. Mary’s University, and hikes up the mountain to visit the Indian Lookout and the Carrick View overlooks. Despite the short distance of the hike, there is a total ascent of 1400+ feet, with two 500+ feet climbs. […]
This 11-12 -mile hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and includes trails both north and south of the Route 40 bridge. We will climb to the Pickall pavilions area for lunch before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1500 feet, with several […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
This hike will be on both sides of the Patapsco River, crossing the Woodstock Road bridge and requiring a ford of the river at the pebble beach, if conditions permit. Bring water shoes. We will hike on a newly constructed trail that some MCM members helped to build. The hike will be led at a […]
Join us on this 12.8 mile AT hike which has approx 2,000 ft elevation gain going north from Gathland State Park out to Fox’s Gap/ Reno Monument Rd where we will turn around, have lunch and head back. Average pace will be 2.5-3 mph
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 […]
Sunday morning hike through the lovely woods of Loch Raven. We begin from the trailhead at Seminary Road and Dulaney Valley Road and head through the rolling hills south of the reservoir then loop around on the Sam’s Grave trail with a 10 minute snack break. Pace about 2.5 mph.
Join us on an 11.5 mile hike, starting in Woodstock, as we wonder the trails, on the Baltimore County side, heading East. We will enjoy rolling hills on lesser traveled paths, hiking in lush hillsides, along rocky streams, and with great views, as well as a tranquil walk along the Patapsco River. Several very minor […]
An easy 6-7 mile hike with several stream crossings.
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
