Hike past Camel's Den cave, uphill to the Switch Plate Loop which has a few rocky patches and is hilly. Hike downhill to the Daniels trail along the river back to our cars. Approximately 0.4 miles on road, 1.8 miles of hills, and 1.8 miles on flat trail. Hiking poles recommended. There are no bathrooms, […]
Meet at the new Hilltop parking area at 10 am. This will be a seven-mile moderate hike with 3 or more stream crossings. LEADER: Rose Redd, 443-935-7149; roseredd23@yahoo.com.
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 […]
This morning hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 4-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue […]
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This 12-13 mile hike is the fourth in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. Starting at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, we will follow the CT north for several miles to Cunningham Falls for lunch, then return to the Manor […]
An out and back along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with the longest climb of 600′ over 0.8 miles. There are several rocky areas and one unbridged stream crossing. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 […]
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 […]
Beginning in Roland Park at Wyndhurst Station, walk along Stony Run stream through Wyman Park. Path is flat, but footing is uneven in some sections with roots and stones. We will stop for lunch/snack along the trail.
This is a linear backpack using the AT and several side trails on the west side of the main ridge, with estimated daily mileages of 7, 8 and 9 miles, so there will be a car shuttle. Possible dispersed camping on both nights depending on campsite availability. Several stream crossings. Note that this backpack is […]
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” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]
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 […]
This hike in the Glen Artney area of Patapsco Valley State Park will follow the Soapstone Trail and adjacent trails, finishing around noon. There will be a snack break but no lunch stop. The hike has some moderate hills and stream crossings.
Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised.
Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000 foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised.
A 7+ mile hike at a moderate pace along the east branch of Codorus Creek and other trails in this York County park. 1 stream crossing.
Join us as we explore the trails in Cromwell Valley Park and the Loch Raven Watershed. This 11 mile hike is on mostly earthen trails, has several stream crossings and a total ascent of 1700 feet. We will have lunch overlooking the reservoir. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5-3 mph.
This 11.5-12 mile hike starts at Pavilion 708 in the Pickall Area, crosses through Pickall and on to Dogwood Road. It then follows the Alberton Trail west along the Patapsco River. After 2+ miles, we head uphill. After lunch, we loop down to the Double Trouble Trail, back to Dogwood Road, and onward to Pavilion […]
Hike begins at our Picnic Pavilion #708 heading northwest on the Schools Out trail and Festivus trail looping around the park and down to the Patapsco. Go downriver under the Rt. 40 bridge then turn up steep hill on the Shale/Rockhaven trails. Follow the Rockhaven trail to the New Rocks Trail to the Jane trail […]
Enjoy 5 miles at a 2 to 2 1/4 mph pace. Part of the hike is out and back, part is a circuit, some flat sections, rocks scattered throughout. There are several moderate up hills and one steep, rocky downhill. Hiking poles helpful. Bring WATER and a snack if you wish. LEAVE: Promptly at 12:30 […]
