NOTE: THIS HIKE REPLACES THE OELLA-PICKALL SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE BECAUSE OF A BIKING EVENT AT PICKALL. This 10-mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking lot and hikes south on the Baltimore County side of the river before looping back on other trails. We will have lunch along the trail. The estimated ascent is […]
Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in all the marked trails in the park. There will be three stream crossings and a snack break […]
Join us on this 11.5 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn parking lot, we will hike North to Washington Monument SP, cross I-70, and continue on to Pine Knob Shelter for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~2100 feet, including a 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, followed shortly […]
Join us as we hike a beautiful portion of the AT in PA. We’ll start from a small parking lot on Rt 16 and head north to Tumbling Run where we will take the Hermitage Trail to Chimney Rocks, returning the whole way on the AT. The hike is 14 miles and 2300 feet in […]
The trailhead for this 7.5 mile hike is located at the pumping station across the street from 10065 Green Clover Drive. There are several stream crossings and almost 1,000' of elevation so hiking poles are strongly recommended. Limited to 20 people. LEADER: Kathy Lyon, email lyon.kathy@yahoo.com. Cell on day of hike: 443-904-7957.
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. […]
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]
The flat, scenic hike winds through the woods with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay, with paved and unpaved trails and beach, pond, gardens, aviary and ospreys. Discover this beautiful site at the end of the Pasadena peninsula in Anne Arundel County. Meet at the main parking lot near the welcome center, ranger station and […]
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, […]
The 10-11 mile loop hike will begin at the Thurmont Vista parking area on Park Central Road in the Catoctin Mountain Park (CMP) and follow a long loop through the park, passing Chimney and Wolf Rocks, Hog Rock, the Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista overlooks, and Cunningham Falls. There will be a total elevation gain […]
We will hike about 12 miles starting in the East View Parking lot and winding our way up and down and around on the various trails there on Sugarloaf Mt. Lunch will be at White Rocks overlook. Some of the trails are steep and rocky in places but overall in very good condition. Please indicate […]
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 views 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 […]
A 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads and trails that were actually built by the Civil Conservation Corps (President Roosevelt). These trails are some of the most popular and easiest trails at Prettyboy. We will also hike the Prettyboy Trail to another small peninsula to get the best […]
Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings. Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch. This may be the best hike at Prettyboy. Pace of 2.0 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 9:30 a.m. from […]
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.
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 (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) as well as the new Greys Mill Trail. There are several moderate stream crossings and an estimated total ascent of 1200 feet.
This 12 mile 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 pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is […]
Expect to hike on 5 colors plus an unmarked route and Baisans Run. Numerous stream crossings, hilly terrain, 900' of elevation gain. Poles recommended. Lunch/snack break. E-mail to register and for pre-registration questions. Call or text cell on hike day only (443) 841-8488.
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.
