FALL FOLIAGE HIKES IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK – 2024
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SHENANDOAH: CEDAR RUN, WHITEOAK CANYON, HAWKSBILL SUMMIT -11H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
This is a figure 8 hike starting at the Cedar Run Trailhead. The hike heads down the Cedar Run Trail and then up the Whiteoak Canyon Trail, past the Lower […]
SHENANDOAH: Updated: APPALACHIAN TRAIL FROM BIG MEADOWS TO ROSE RIVER LOOP TRAIL – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
Change in Direction: After scouting the trails, I found that the Hazeltop Summit did not have the terrific views as expected. In fact, it had no view! The trail at, […]
SHENANDOAH – AT FROM SKYLAND TO MARY’S ROCK – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Williams
We will start at the Stony Man trailhead parking at the north entrance to Skyland, and hike north on the AT over Stony Man, Little Stony Man and the Pinnacle […]
SHENANDOAH: ROSE RIVER, 2 WATERFALLS, APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDGE WALK & HAWKSBILL SUMMIT -14.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 14.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Mark Malby
Starting at the Upper Hawksbill trailhead parking, we will hike down the Horse Trail and hike South to the Rose River. We will be walking alongiside and up past beautiful […]
HILLTOP – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
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 […]
????Trick or Treat Hike, Loch Raven/Morgan Mill Area – 6M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
No tricks , but lots of treats, on this fun, casual hike. Moderate pace through the beautiful Morgan Mill Area of Loch Raven. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. in […]
GREENBRIAR STATE PARK – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
Starting at the parking lot above Greenbriar Lake, we will hike many of the trail loops within the park. The elevation gain is approx. 1500 feet. The hiking pace will […]
LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS/JESSE’S TRAIL – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
In and out hike along wooded trails, some along the falls and on Jesse's trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.0 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 […]
YORK, PA: LAKE WILLIAMS: 9-10H
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
After several years of dam reconstruction, the scenic Lake Williams has been refilled with water. This hike starts at the Richard Nixon Nature Center and hikes trails in the woods […]
LIBERTY RESERVOIR: SHERVETTE’S CORNER – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
Pace will be about 2.5 mph for this circuit hike at Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County. There is about 800 ft of elevation change with lots of beautiful water views.
LITTLE GUNPOWDER FALLS/JESSE’S TRAIL HIKE – 5.5 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and some on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance […]
PVSP: OFF GREEN CLOVER DRIVE AT ALLENFORD PUMPING STATION – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Lyon
This approximately 8-mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will begin at the pumping station on Green Clover Drive in the Allenford neighborhood which is off Rt. 99 (Old Frederick […]
A.T. Work Trip: Volunteers Needed to replace Roof Shingles at Hiking Shelter
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
On Friday, November 1, the Mountain Club of Maryland (MCM) will be replacing the roofing shingles at its Bishop Darlington hiking shelter and its privy on the Appalachian Trail in […]
FIRST SATURDAY HIKE – AT: Wertzville to Duncannon PA – 14.48 / 18.14 / 24.27 S (FAST)
- Hike Distance:
- Over 15 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Mariayne Brodnicki
This First Saturday of the month hike along the Appalachian Trail is a self-paced, out and back hike intended for those who wish to explore their abilities. The hike has […]
Avalon-Orange Grove PVSP Hike – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
This hike begins at the Avalon Area Orange Grove parking lot, follows the Cascade, and other trails weaving through the Howard County hills south of the Patapsco. We cross the […]
PA AT-14H
- Hike Distance:
- 14.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Leise Ballou
Join us as we hike a beautiful portion of the AT in PA. We’ll start from a small parking lot on Rt 16 and head north to Tumbling Run where […]
LITTLE GUNPOWDER FROM HARFORD ROAD BEYOND BOTTOM ROAD AND BACK – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Carolyn Bauer
This is a hike that includes some hills, a waterfall, views of the Little Gunpowder River and at least one stream crossing. Trail could be muddy or icy. Hiking poles […]
BIG GUNPOWDER FALLS – (BLUE TRAIL HIKE) 4.5 / E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
Hike upstream through woods along Big Gunpowder Falls to Stockdale Trail (BLUE) hiking along the upper ridge (flat after slight hill climb at first, this is a loop hike. Wear […]