This is an out and back hike on the AT in PA. Starting North from Pen Mar we will hike to Deer Lick shelter, have lunch there, and then head back South. There are several relatively steep climbs, a few rocky sections, and no significant stream crossings. The pace will be 2.5-3 mph. Please indicate […]
Walk in historic Oella, along the Patapsco River and surrounding hills. The hike follows the roadway through much of this historic mill town, with a short stretch along the mill race paralleling the Patapsco River, later turning onto the Trolley Trail to reach Banneker Park, then back to the riverfront. Some elevation change and parts […]
This 8 mile hike will loop around the trails from Woodstock to Driver Road and back. The trails have rolling hills with several small stream crossings. We will explore some old house ruins, have lunch across from McKeldin falls and the option to explore a small cave. Trail can be muddy in spots. Poles recommended. […]
Join us for a fast-paced hike on a meandering 10-mile hike in the Loch Raven watershed including the Morgan Mill trail, the Glen Ellen trail and the Sam’s Grave trail. We will also be crossing the Loch Raven Drive bridge. There are many vistas of the reservoir along the course. The elevation gain is approx. […]
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
I HAVE SHORTENED THE PLANNED DISTANCE FOR THIS HIKE FROM 12 MILES TO 10 MILES BECAUSE OF THE FORECAST OF EXTREME HEAT. This 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 […]
Due to the current heat wave, the previously announced 15 mile option has been eliminated. All hikers will go 12 miles. This hike will repeat most of a hike carried out by MCM in May 1935. We will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then use the Catoctin and Death March […]
We will leave from the Whole Foods parking lot in Mount Washington (park near Amazing Glaze) and walk from there to the Jones Falls trail to Northwest Park on Rogers Ave in Mount Washington and then to Cylburn, where we will tour the mansion gardens and eat lunch/snack at the new education center. Then we […]
Join us for this hike along the banks of the Patuxent River where it forms the border between Montgomery and Howard counties. The terrain is rolling with only a couple of minor stream crossings with most of the hike is on maintained trails. Leader: Debbie Coble preferred contact hkcharlie2000@msn.com cell phone 443-415-1056 (day of hike […]
This loop hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park and use trails in Gambrill and the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest. There will be two long uphill sections. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
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, 400-500 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from Seminary Avenue […]
This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will hike on the A.T. to the Pole Steeple overlook, then hike up Buck Ridge on the Bong Trail and have lunch on the rocks, then return to the parking lot on the Buck Ridge trail. The total estimated ascent is 1900 […]
An out and back hike of 12 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Annapolis Rocks on the Appalachian Trail. Total elevation gain is 700′ with the longest climb of 500′ over 2.5 miles. Very rocky in places, no significant stream crossings. Pace averages 2.5 MPH.
An out and back hike of a total of 11.2 miles going south from Gathland State Park to Weverton Cliffs overlook. Total elevation gain is 1800 ft. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0-2.5 MPH.
We will hike 7 miles at a moderate pace on Hashawha and Union Mills trails. Elevation gain is approximately 600 feet. Meet at the Bear Branch Nature Center at 9:30am.
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 and […]
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 […]
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 and […]
The bike is flat along a beautiful and well-manicured section of the C&O canal along the Potomac with several locks and other features to see along the way. The hike climbs to the very peak of historic Maryland Heights and the ruins of Civil War gun emplacements – the Stone Fort. There are no stream […]
In April 1935, MCM led a hike from Woodstock to the forks of the Patapsco. This hike will recreate possible route used by those early club members. Our hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails on the Baltimore County side of PVSP, crossing the Woodstock Road bridge […]
