We'll spiral into the center of the park and then back out as we hike through meadows and deciduous woods with glimpses of the Middle Patuxent River along the way. Only minor stream crossings. Directions: Across from the Howard County Fairgrounds on Rt. 144. From the Baltimore Beltway take I-70 west. Take Exit 80, Rt. […]
Hike the Prettyboy Trail all along the water from the CCC trailhead to Copperhead Point and then all the way to Prettyboy Dam. After Copperhead Point, this is the most challenging part of the Trail, with rock scrambles and a slope side trail that makes you feel like a mountain goat, but we will take […]
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 […]
This is a lollipop hike and starts just west of the Beckleysville Road bridge. We will be hiking wide fire roads with many diversions to water views. The hike follows a cove to Grave Run which runs into the reservoir. We will also visit an old graveyard with one grave being that of a decorated […]
This 11-12 mile loop hike will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot, hike north to the Sand Flats area and then return on a variety of trails including the Catoctin, Sand Flats, Iceberg and Death March trails. The estimated total ascent is 1600 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace […]
This is an out and back hike along the northwestern side of Morgan Run at Liberty Reservoir, which primarily consists of fire roads and some single track trails and has many water views. Like most Liberty Reservoir hikes, there are no significant climbs but there is quite a bit of up and down for a […]
This hike will start from the parking lot above the lake in Greenbrier State Park and hike many of the trails in the park. There are several long climbs and the total ascent is 1600 feet. Please notify the hike leader if you plan to meet at the trailhead rather than carpool.
This is an out and back hike along Little Gunpowder Falls, with to a loop to the Waterfalls and view of two waterfalls. Some minor stream crossings and mostly flat hiking. Hiking poles recommended for stream crossings. NO Spot A Pot: Separation as requested.
This 5-6 mile circuit hike will take us through the charming mill village of Dickeyville, follow the Gwynns Falls river through Leakin Park then into the neighboring community of Hunting Ridge and back through the park to our start. There is some road walking but mostly wooded paths and some modest ups and downs. One […]
This First Saturday Hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike which allows the hiker to explore speed and endurance. The hike has several turn around points which allow you to see how far you can go or how fast, in a supervised framework, untethered from a group. All hikers MUST turnaround no later than 12 noon; then, after a […]
This loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trail in the Hilton area including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails. Several moderate stream crossings (consider bringing hiking poles for the crossings), estimated total ascent of 1000 feet.
One of a series of 9 Moderate Plus hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles going south from US-40 through Washington Monument State Park to Turner's Gap at US Rt 40 Alternate South Mountain Inn). Total elevation gain is 2,200 feet; with the longest […]
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 […]
An easy to Moderate hike along the river, with some stream crossings, This hike could be between 6 1/2 miles to 7 1/2 miles.
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.
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 McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]
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, restrooms available. If we are lucky the fields and woods should be full of daffodils and we may see early signs […]
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 9-10 mile loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the […]
