Wooded and paved trails, beautiful manicured gardens (including Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden with cherry blossoms, and sculptures) and a nice pond and natural area in the Park. We will meet at the entrance to the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center (restrooms available). (Also an easy short walk from the Glenmont Metro […]
This trail travels toward the Patapsco River, goes west through the hills towards the conservancy and the Woodstock Inn. Meandering through multiple trails with names such as Magic Mike, Lil’ Bird and Horse Fly Alley. Ultimately returning to the Old Main Line along the Patapsco River. There will be a 20 minute snack stop. Pace […]
This will start at the Hamburg Road parking lot, hike north on the Catoctin Trail, and then return on a combination of the many trails in this area. The estimated total ascent is 1600 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 - 2.75 mph. Please indicate […]
Expect to hike on 5 colors plus an unmarked route and Baisman Run. Numerous stream crossings, hilly terrain, 900' of elevation gain. Poles recommended. Lunch/snack break. E-mail to register and for pre-registration questions. Call or text cell on hike day only (443) 841-8488.
Starting at Bunker Hill parking lot we will head upstream towards the Prettyboy Dam. We’ll take a short break to view the dam, then head up a connector trail to pick up the Highland Trail, looping back to the Gunpowder. Lunch will be at Bunker Hill picnic area. (Option at lunch to end hike early). […]
This hike has some hills and small stream crossings. It covers Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, and Gunpowder South trails. The pace will be about 2 1/4 mph. This hike is designated as easy, however, there are some hills and at least one small stream crossing. LEADERS: Carolyn & Bill Bauer (410) 661-3182 or carbauer@verizon.net (preferred). […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead along the Rockhaven trail through the woods and down the New Rocks and Jane trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river, under the Route 40 bridge and the Festivus and School’s Out trails through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one […]
Starting at the parking lot above Greenbriar Lake, we will hike many of the trail within the park. The elevation gain is approx. 1500 feet, with a couple of steeper climbs. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. We will stop for lunch. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at […]
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, […]
We will begin at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, heading right on the Prettyboy trail, along the edge of the reservoir. We will take a short snack break at a waterfront overlook halfway through the hike. Using scratch trails and fire roads that were used by local resident, John Roemer, we will […]
This loop hike will cover most of the trails in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park.
Starting at the Soapstone Trail Head, we will take a pleasant early Spring stroll on the trails: Soapstone, Santee, Buzzard's Rock, Grist Mill, Forest Glen, Nun's, and Vineyard Springs, to mention a few. Forest greening should have begun. A few rock hopping stream crossings. ~1500 feet of elevation rise. 2.5-2.75 MPH.
From the parking lot we will follow a paved trail for ½ mile to the Lower Magruder Trail. This is a scenic trail that will be an out and back. The trail is rolling and meandering! We will stop for a 20 min lunch. MoCo provides nice bridges for all the stream crossings too! We […]
This 6.5 mile hike leaves from the parking lot next to Old St Mary’s Cemetery. We will hike a loop that takes us to the rocky top of College Mountain, and then an out & back to a northerly viewing area called Indian Lookout. There will be about 1,500 feet of elevation gain. There are […]
Hike along the Susquehanna River, beginning at the Old Grist Mill through a path of natural bluebells. The hike continues to the Conowingo Dam for lunch and to view eagles.
This will be slight variation on the normal Signal Knob loop, modified to go over Meneka Peak. As such, the hike now is an inverted lollipop, with the loop that includes Meneka Peak supplemented with a two mile out and back to the Signal Knob overlook. With clear weather, we will have great views of […]
This is an out-and-back hike following Gulf Branch and the Potomac River using a portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT) in Arlington County, VA. Sights along the trail include wooded streams, waterfalls, rocky scarps, remnants of long ago industry, pretty views of the Potomac (yes, really) and Georgetown along the opposite shore. We will […]
This will be a somewhat fast-paced hike, walking like we're in a hurry to get somewhere for the entire hike. We will be finished by noon, so you will have the rest of the day to "get things done!" Join us for a fun time and a good workout!
This 11-12 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the Catoctin […]
Registration Required. Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on fire roads (different trails) […]
