This mostly out and back hike with a couple of loops in the middle, will follow the South Branch Patapsco River on the Carroll County side from Freedom Park to the McKeldin area of PVSP. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There is about 1000 ft in elevation change.
Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at the Prettyboy Watershed. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome […]
Easy 6 mile flat, urban walk. No sticks or heavy duty boots needed. Fort McHenry entrance is free. We’ll circle the Fort, then head to Under Armour, (Tide Point Landing), catching the 10:45 water taxi to Canton. We’ll walk a quick 1 mile back and forth along the river, and take the 11:15 taxi back. […]
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/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]
Morning hike begins where Providence Road enters the Loch Raven watershed. We head through the hilly woods to the east past some secluded coves, then loop west along the water and back through the woods to Providence Road. About 600 feet of elevation. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: […]
We will hike in the less-traveled west side of the park. We will start at Camp Round Meadow and follow the Browns Farm Trail, Owens Creek area trails, and the Catoctin Trail. The pace will be moderate (around 2.4 mph). The elevation gain is approximately 800 feet. We will stop for lunch at one of […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails north of Woodstock Road on the Howard County side of PVSP. Total ascent will be about 800 feet. Because there is limited parking, the hike will be limited to 18 participants.
Hike 11.0 miles out and back on the Appalachian Trail from the south end of the US-340 Shenandoah River Bridge at Harpers Ferry to WV-9. Some rocky sections, about 1800 feet of climbing no stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will average 2.5 – 3.0 mph. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead".
Beginning at Rockburn Park we will hike to Hanging Bridge for lunch, and hike back passing Cascade Falls. Only 1 moderate stream crossing we will cross twice. Hiking poles will be helpful. No significant elevation.
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 hike for the entire time as if we are in a hurry to get somewhere, maybe 2.8-3.2 mph. on flat areas, slower on hills. We […]
Saturday, March 11th: 7M or 8.5M hike in a remote area on the southeast side of Prettyboy Reservoir. We will hike on an old horse & buggy road with stone foundations on both sides and interesting remains of an under road stonewall surrounding a spring, and then hike more trails passing an old CCC (Civil […]
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 […]
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.
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This hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and hikes north to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1100 feet, with several moderate climbs. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph.
This hike will begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including the Billy Goat A and C trails, the C&O Canal towpath, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes several overlooks, including a walk on the Great Falls Overlook boardwalk. Note that the Billy Goat A Trail is […]
This hike is a companion hike to the 12H harder version that includes the Billy Goat A Trail. This less strenuous version will also begin at Carderock and follow a variety of trails (including the Billy Goat C trails, the C&O Canal towpath, and various wooded trails) in the Great Falls Area. The hike includes […]
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 one or two stream crossings. Scenic short hike to the Jericho Road covered bridge.
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down trails to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a 20 minute lunch break at the pavilion […]
This 12-13 loop hike is the second in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg Road parking area and then follow the Catoctin Trail north to the Death March Trail, then loop back to Hamburg Road on various side trails. […]
