SWINGING BRIDGE (ORANGE GROVE) – 7+M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
This will be a moderate 7+ hike with several stream crossings . Pace will be 2.5. Leaving from parking area near Swinging Bridge at 9:30.
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Canceled LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR, MERRYMAN TRAIL AREA – 7M+
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
Moderate to fast-paced hike on Loch Raven trails. Should be done by 11:30 or 12:00 so you will have a lot of time the rest of the day to get things done.
PVSP: GNOME VILLAGE HIKE – 10.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
This hike will take us back to the Gnome Village as we follow the trails in the Hilton Area of PVSP including the Santee Branch, Buzzard’s Rock, Forest Glen and Gray’s Mill Trail. There are several stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1100 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 […]
SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 10-11 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest and the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes at least one hard climb of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the […]
CUNNINGHAM/CATOCTIN – 11H – Updated
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
Join us on this ~11 mile, meeting at the Catoctin Visitor Center before carpooling to Cunningham Falls State Park lake parking Lot. Our hike will start at the lake parking lot, trek past the Falls, meander up to Cat Rock, cross over to Catoctin Park, ascend to Chimney Rock, Wolf Rock, and Thurmont Vista, before […]
PVSP: GRANITE AREA, EAST & WEST OF OLD COURT RD – 10M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
This hike in Baltimore County explores the Patapsco River on both sides of Old Court Rd. There is about 800 ft of elevation change and we will be moving at a pace of about 2.25 mph. There are a few minor stream crossings.
STONEY RUN – 5.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Amy Huntoon
Beginning in Roland Park at Wyndhurst Station, 5 to 6 miles flat terrain walk along Stony Run stream through Wyman Park to Remington R House for a snack/lunch stop (rest rooms available) and then a stroll past the Baltimore Museum of Art through the Johns Hopkins campus back to Stony Run and Wyndhurst Station. Poles […]
BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS – WILDLANDS/STOCKDALE/SWEATHOUSE BRANCH LOOP – 5M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Clare and Dave Hash
This 5-mile hike begins at the parking lot on Belair Rd. just after crossing the bridge (6.3 miles from the beltway). We will hike under the road to the Wildlands Trail, then follow it to the Stocksdale Trail, and then to the Sweathouse Branch Trail, at the end of which we will take a short […]
PVSP EAST OF OLD COURT ROAD – 10M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
We at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some rocky […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.0 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, […]
IRVINE NATURE CENTER SUNFLOWERS – 6E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Sydney Dy
Mostly flat trails through a wonderful mix of woods, wetlands, ponds and meadows on reclaimed farmland with beautiful views in Caves Valley; aviary, nature center and native plant garden. Flexible hike if you want fewer miles. Restrooms at start of hike and along the way. Bring a snack; rain or shine! Admission is $5/person at […]
PVSP HILTON / AVALON LOOP – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) plus the Ridge Trail and Cascade TraiL in the Avalon area. There are several moderate stream crossings (you may want to bring hiking poles for the crossings) and an […]
SUGARLOAF – 12 H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Chuck Randall
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 […]
CUNNINGHAM/CATOCTIN – 10M+ Updated
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
Join us on this ~10 mile, meeting at the Catoctin Visitor Center before carpooling to Cunningham Falls State Park lake parking lot. Our hike will start at the lake parking lot, trek past the Falls, meander up to Cat Rock, cross over to Catoctin Park, ascend to Chimney Rock and Wolf Rock, before coasting down […]
ROCKBURN PARK TO SWINGING BRIDGE – 7.5/8 M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Larry Freeman
We will hike at a leisurely pace of 2.25-2.5 miles from Rockburn Park to Patapsco Park. Take Morning Choice trail to Cascade Falls trail. We will pass Cascade Falls to have lunch at the picnic tables near the Hanging Bridge. We will return a slightly different route. No significant elevation. There are several stream crossings, […]
PVSP: HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
A 10-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and the Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for lunch […]
OREGON RIDGE – 5+ M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Dror Rom
There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. 10 min snack break at halfway. Pace: 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 900ft. LEAVE: 9:30 AM at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center parking lot. 13555 Beaver Dam Rd. LEADERS: Dror and Tirzah Rom, tirzahrom55@gmail.com. Morning of hike: (215)514-1310
CATOCTIN TRAIL #1: NORTH END SOUTH TO CUNNINGHAM FALLS – 11/12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike is the first in a series of 5 south hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT), starting at the northern end and hiking south. Starting at the Hunting Creek Lake parking lot in Cunningham Falls State Park, we will hike to Cunningham Falls and then continue north on a combination of […]
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 1,900' 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 […]
PVSP, ELLICOTT CITY TO HOLLOFIELD ON THE NEW OEC CONNECTOR TRAIL, 10M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Doug and Marcie Schubert
Join us on a 10 mile circuit hike on the new Old Ellicott City (OEC) Connector Trail which was recently constructed through the woods to the Hollifield area. We will view some grand old homes along the return route. Total elevation gain is about 1000 feet. Pace averages 2 - 2.5 mph.