Canceled ANNAPOLIS WATERWORKS NEAR ANNAPOLIS, MD – 5 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Gary Reinoehl
Moderate Hike through the woods and by the Annapolis Waterworks on hilly terrain.
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PVSP HOLLOFIELD & DANIELS AREAS – 11.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
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 […]
GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10M/H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
Susquehanna State Park – 6.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Peggy Thomas
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.
ROCKS STATE PARK – 6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kim Considine
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 […]
PVSP WOODSTOCK TO ALBERTON – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
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, […]
CYLBURN ARBORETUM – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Sydney Dy
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!
AT: PENMAR TO RAVEN ROCKS – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
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 […]
Little Gunpowder Trail – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Carolyn Bauer
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.
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5 E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
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.
Cromwell Valley/Loch Raven – 8.5M/H
- Hike Distance:
- 8.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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 […]
Canceled GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK AT JERUSALEM MILL – 4.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
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.
Catoctin Trail #3: Manor Area to Death March Trail – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
THIS HIKE IS A RESCHEDULING OF THE CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES HIKE THAT WAS RAINED OUT IN APRIL 2023. This lollypop hike is the third in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. We will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, […]
CATOCTIN TRAIL/BOB’S HILL – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
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. […]
Stony Run 6E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Amy Huntoon
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 […]
Canceled LIBERTY RESERVOIR: OAKLAND TRAIL- 7/8M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
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.
Liberty Reservoir: Shervette’s Corner – 7/8M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
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 […]
AT: SNICKERS GAP TO DAVID LESSER SHELTER – 15/ 21.6-S
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Grubb
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 […]
GUNPOWDER FALLS -SWEATHOUSE BRANCH AT BELAIR ROAD – 7.5 M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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. […]