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. […]
This is a 11.5-mile hike on scenic trails in Hollofield & Daniels area of PVSP with an elevation gain of about 1400 feet. There are a few small stream crossings, and we will be passing Gary Memorial Church and the Daniels Dam along the way. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph.
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, […]
https://www.usna.usda.gov. We will walk the full grounds and woods and visit pretty much all the areas that are open including azaleas, dogwoods, fern valley, conifers, magnolias, perennials, and Asian collections, and a short walk along the Anacostia. Flexible hike if you want to do fewer miles. Mild hills, paved and manicured trails. Save time at […]
This hike will cover most of the trails in the McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park
Join us as we traipse through miles of beautiful blooming mountain laurels. We will hike both the Rocky Knob trail and Beaver Trail. More details to come soon!
This flat hike has marsh, beach, woods, birds of prey and great views and some great trails.
Meeting at the new S Hilltop parking area at 10. This will be a moderate 7 mile hike with 4 challenging stream crossings. We will head towards the "All Saints Sisters of the Poor" and then over to Hilton for lunch.
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: […]
This hike will take in many of the trails in the Pickall Area of PVSP including the Pickall Trail, and the Mill Race Trail, and the Rockhaven Trail. There are a couple stream crossings and a total elevation gain of approx. 1000 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Plan for lunch […]
Hikes: Check the schedule for hike times prior to picnic, and to register. Lunch: Food at approx 3:00 pm. (submit your choice below!) Meeting: Election results announced following lunch. Address: 8125 Johnnycake Road, Woodlawn, Pickall area of PVSP, Shelter # 708 GPS: 39.31159, -76.79091 Pickall is open to groups only. Tell the Ranger Station guard you […]
Join us on a 9-mile circuitous hike from the Pickall Area, Pavilion 708. The hike has a few stream crossings and several steep, but relatively short climbs with an elevation gain of approximately 900 feet. We will take a lunch break. Pace averages 2 to 2.5 mph.
From our picnic pavilion we head northwest on the School’s Out Trail and loop around on the Festivus Trail, then down to the Patapsco across a stream under Rt. 40 up a steep hill to the Rockhaven trail, then New Rocks Trail, and back down to the river and return. There will be a 20 […]
Enjoy 5 miles at a 2 to 2 1/4 mph pace. Part of the hike is out and back, part is a circuit, some flat sections, rocks scattered throughout. There are several moderate up hills and one steep, rocky downhill. Hiking poles helpful. Bring WATER and a snack if you wish. LEAVE: Promptly at 11:30 […]
This moderate-to-hard loop hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will use trails in the Hilton area (including Santee Branch, Buzzard Rocks and Grist Mill Trails) plus the Ridge Trail and Cascade Train in the Avalon area. There are several moderate stream crossings and an estimated total ascent of 1200 feet.
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. When registering please indicate "Carpool" or […]
Hike will descend the west side of the Mingo Fork trail loop to the Gunpowder River trail. We then head east past Bunker Hill Rd. and hike a loop on the Green trail. We will visit the substantial ruins of an old Mill. Ascent will be via the east branch of the Mingo Forks trail. […]
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 water and forest of the Reservoir. Two easy stream crossings, hiking poles as desired. Lunch at the peninsula halfway point with awesome view of the […]
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 four stream crossings and a snack break […]
Hike the flat trails of this historic and scenic wooded area along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. View the remains of the turn of the century amusement park such as the 1,000-foot Bayshore Pier, Trolley station and Fountain. While on the trails, you may see wildlife in their protected habitat. Waterproof footwear advised and […]
