Pass thru the tunnel and take a scenic hike along the Big Gunpowder Falls and surrounding hills (taking blue to orange trails). One minor stream crossing. Lunch next to the creek. Creek crossing optional. Can be muddy in places. Hiking poles recommended. This could be considered an easy to moderate hike.
Join us for this hike along the banks of the Patuxent River where it forms the border between Montgomery and Howard counties.. We will hike on both sides of the Patuxent River on both marked and unmarked trails with occasional glimpses of the river. The terrain is mostly rolling but does have a few steep […]
Oregon Ridge offers wonderful hiking trails and wooded scenery near Hunt Valley. This hike will consist of a series of loops on a hilly course, with a total elevation gain of about 900 feet, as we take in all the marked trails in the park. There will be three stream crossings and a snack break […]
This 9-10 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 email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the […]
This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the neighborhood of Roland Park (not Lake Roland, but not far away), which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. Although no poles are needed, the terrain has many hills and some of the footpaths include very steep stairways. Also features […]
This trip will be focused on foundation and rock work with a few people assisting with cutting slabs from oak trees to make into decking. We'll be laying out the foundations, digging pits for foundation stone, breaking up stone for crush & fill in the bottom of the pits and splitting a couple of boulders […]
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!
This 12-mile loop starting from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and following the Catoctin Trail. After lunch near a pond, we will return via the Power Line and Yellow Poplar Trails. There will be about 1800 feet of ascent, including one 700-foot climb over 1.3 miles. Average pace 2.5 - 3.0. When […]
Hike from Avalon parking lot over Ridge Trail, then Morning Choice, then a blue trail to Landing Road, then down to Swinging Bridge area, finally, back along Ridge Trail. A few minor stream crossings, about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Pace while hiking will average about 2.5 mph.
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.
We will be hiking on both sides of the river, in Carroll and Howard Counties. There will be some bushwhacking, minor stream crossings, and about 1000 feet of elevation gain. The hike will be led at a moderate pace.
Hike along both sides 0f the Big Gunpowder Falls off of Belair Rd in Kingsville to view the beautiful wild Virginia bluebells in bloom. It is mostly flat terrain with a few minor stream crossings. Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty of nature! Boots and poles recommended. No facilities available at trailhead. Separation […]
This 12-13 mile hike starts at the Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the HoCo / River Road Trail and various side trails. There will be about 1200-1300 feet of ascent. We will have lunch at the stone ruins, then return. BECAUSE OF LIMITED PARKING SPACE, […]
This is an out and back hike along the northwestern side of Morgan Run at Liberty Reservoir, which primarily consists of fire roads and some single track trails and has many water views. Like most Liberty Reservoir hikes, there are no significant climbs but there is quite a bit of up and down for a […]
This is a lollipop hike in Howard County from Rockburn Branch Park to Ilchester Road and back. There are a few minor stream crossings, some rocks, and about 1400 feet of elevation gain, and nice river views. Two crossings of Rockburn Branch use extended stepping stones and I myself require two hiking poles for balance. […]
An urban walk from Fort McHenry National Park through Tide Point to Federal Hill Park for lunch stop, then a return through the Federal and Locust Point neighborhoods to the Fort McHenry National Park site. If you have a NPS Golden Age pass, you and 3 guests can tour the fort for free after the […]
Explore the Patapsco River South Branch on the Carroll County side from Sykesville to McKeldin. We will hike at a pace of about 2.5 mph along trails that are often muddy, narrow and steep. There are a couple of small stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended.
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 […]
Join us on this 9 mile lollipop hike that traverse the Prettyboy Trail along the water 80% of the time, beginning on Georges Creek and then to the wider and open portions of the Reservoir. It doesn't get any better than this. A couple of stream crossings. Lunch overlooking Goose Island. Pace will be 2 […]
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 […]
