LITTLE GUNPOWDER-HARFORD RD TO JERUSALEM MILL & BACK – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
Hike along the Gunpowder River between Harford & Baltimore Counties. Some hills & stream crossings.
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First Saturday Hike— AT: WOLFSVILLE ROAD TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT–13/17.6/23.4
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Mariayne Brodnicki
This First Saturday Hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike which allows the hiker to explore speed and endurance. The hike has several turn around points which allow you to see how far you can go or how fast, in a supervised framework, untethered from a group. Think "personal best" or "surprise myself!" All hikers MUST turnaround no […]
PVSP ILCHESTER ROCKS – 10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
The hike to Ilchester Rocks features a number of moderate hills and stream crossings on trails including Soapstone, Santee Branch, Bull Run, Sawmill Branch and Buzzards Rock. The elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Bring lunch or a snack.
FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This loop hike will start at Hamburg Road parking area and hike various trails in the area. The estimated total ascent is 1100 feet and there will be several routine stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will be 2.5 – 2.7 mph. Please inform the hike leader whether you plan to meet at the trailhead […]
AT: GATHLAND SP TO ROCKY RUN SHELTER – 11/12H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Chuck Randall
An out and back hike of a total of about 11.5 miles going north from Gathland State Park to the Rocky Run Shelter and return. Total elevation gain is 1600' with the longest climb of 750' over about 1.5 miles. Pace averages 2.5 – 3.0 miles per hour. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or "Trailhead".
BIG GUNPOWDER STATE PARK, MASEMORE RD – 5E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Marsha McLaughlin
Hike both along the river and a ridgeline towards Prettyboy Reservoir dam, then and downstream. There are some spots where the trail is rocky, narrow or hilly, so poles are recommended.
LAKE ROLAND – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- John Eckard
Hike along the Jones Falls above the lake, through the woods and serpentine barrens. Moderate pace but rocky in spots and could be muddy in spots. LEADER: John Eckard, jreckard191@gmail.com or 443-286-6819.
Gunpowder Rapids – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
This hike begins at the Gunpowder Falls parking lot on Belair Road and goes through the wooded hills east of Belair Road and north of the river. We will take a half-hour lunch break at the rapids on the Gunpowder. Bring a towel if you plan to get wet. Moderate 2.5 mph pace. Several stream […]
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 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. […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.5 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, […]
BUCK RIDGE/POLE STEEPLE TRAIL LOOP IN PA – 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This loop hike begins at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA. We will use the Buck Ridge Trail to climb a ridge, then descend on the Bong Trail, and then climb to the Pole Steeple Overlook before returning on the A.T. The total estimated ascent is 1700 feet. Please inform the hike leader whether […]
Big Gunpowder Falls – Sweathouse Branch Loop – 5M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Clare and Dave Hash
This roughly 5-mile hike covers the Wildlands Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park, and includes the Wildlands, Stockdale, and Sweathouse Trails, with a snack stop on Long Green Run before heading back downstream following the Gunpowder River. Easy to moderate; hiking poles suggested, a couple of stream crossings. Parking lot is just off Belair Rd […]
Canceled ANNAPOLIS WATERWORKS NEAR ANNAPOLIS, MD – 5 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Gary Reinoehl
Moderate Hike through the woods and by the Annapolis Waterworks on hilly terrain.
PVSP HOLLOFIELD & DANIELS AREAS – 11.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
11.5-mile hike on scenic trails in the Hollofield & Daniels areas of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and the Daniels Dam along the way. There will be a lunch break and the hiking pace will be 2.5 […]
GAMBRILL STATE PARK – 10M/H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and perform a loop using a combination of trails. Please email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the trailhead rather than carpool. LEAVE: 9:15 AM from the Upper Parking Lot. Please inform the hike leaders whether you plan to […]
Susquehanna State Park – 6.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Peggy Thomas
Hike begins at the Old Grist Mill at the Historic area of the park. Hike will continue along the Susquehanna River to the Conowingo Dam for lunch and to look for eagles.
ROCKS STATE PARK – 6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kim Considine
This is a loop hike of about 6 miles with around 800 ft. elevation gain. Note that the elevation gain may make this hike more challenging than many other moderate hikes. We will visit the Queen and King’s Seat, a high rock outcropping with expansive views of farmland around the area and a view of […]
PVSP WOODSTOCK TO ALBERTON – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 11-12 mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then goes south on the Baltimore County side of the Patapsco River. We will hike all the way to the Alberton Trail and view the ruins of the old Guilford community, then return to the starting point. The total ascent […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3.5E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.5 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, […]
CYLBURN ARBORETUM – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Sydney Dy
We will walk through the grounds and gardens and the trails through the woods, and a bit of Baltimore history. Some is flat, somewhat rocky/ hilly areas, should not be muddy. Rain or shine. If the weather is nice, it's a great place for a picnic after the hike!