The Patapsco Fun Series
All the rain requires the FUN day to be rescheduled to Sunday, May 7. If you registered but can't make it please cancel your registration. If you had not registered, […]
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PVSP MCKELDIN AREA – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will cover most of the trails in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park.
Canceled MASON-DIXON/OTTER CREEK TRAILS/UREY OVERLOOK – 6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kim Considine
Hike along Otter Creek and enjoy beautiful scenery with interesting rock formations. Hike up to Urey Overlook for a view of the Susquehanna River. Additional miles are an option on […]
PATUXENT RIVER PARK / JUG BAY – 14H
- Hike Distance:
- 14.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 13-14-mile loop hike will use trails in the Jug Bay Natural Resources Area of Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro. Despite the length of the hike, the trails are […]
Wednesday, May 10: Prettyboy Trail, CCC to Dam, 8H
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
Wednesday, May 10: Prettyboy Trail – CCC to Dam 8H Registration Required. This hike was canceled April 29 per the weather & rescheduled per the request of a member. Hike […]
Hammerman Gunpowder State Park Hike – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Deanna Phelps
Easy 5 hike on mostly flat trails. Some in woods and some paved. This is a waterfront park where those who want to walk less can have options. Bring lunch. […]
PVSP – McKeldin – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Debbie Coble
This hike has plenty of hills and water views. We'll cover about 7 miles with only minor stream crossings and approximately 900 ft. elevation gain. Bring water and lunch. LEAVE: […]
Canceled SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: BUCK HOLLOW TO MARY’S ROCK – 9H
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Robert Llanso
This beautiful loop hike offers wonderful views of Lourey’s valley from Mary’s Rock. The trail starts at U.S. Route 211 near Sperryville, Virginia, crosses two streams on boulders and soon […]
Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman Trail Area – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
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 […]
Red Run Trail,Soldier’s Delight Fire area – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road (now the Red Run Trail) and wanders down through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 4E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.0 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 […]
PVSP HOLLOFIELD AREA – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area.
SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Chuck Randall
This 10+ mile hike in Montgomery County starts from Sugarloaf ’s East parking lot. There is approximately 2000 ft of elevation gain with some very rocky sections of trail. The […]
Loch Raven Reservoir Trail – 4.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
This is a scenic and relatively easy forest hike along the shore of the Loch Raven Reservoir. You’ll pass many awesome viewpoints where you can get great view of the […]
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK – HEREFORD ZONE – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Stephen Weber
The hike will be 8 moderate miles along the Mingo Forks Trail to the Gunpowder South Trail. We will hike up to the Prettyboy Dam and return along the Highland […]
Antietam Kayak/Hike/Camping Trip – 9 kayak / 5-6E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Mary Moore
Antietam Kayak/Hike/Bike – Camping Trip - 9 mile kayak - M / 5-6 mile hike E Friday – Arrive at Antietam Creek Campsite (along Canal) – check-in any time after […]
GUNPOWDER FALLS – SWEATHOUSE BRANCH – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
Ok From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east, then turn west along the river and, then north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix […]
SOUTHERN FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest (including the Volkswagen Trail) and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. […]
AT: GATHLAND STATE PARK TO WEVERTON CLIFFS – 11 H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Leise Ballou
This 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail in Washington County replicates the club's first hike, done in 1934. The trail has many very rocky sections, a total ascent […]
LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS to Bottom Rd – 5.5 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
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 […]