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. […]
This demanding hike in West Virginia and Maryland proceeds from the banks of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and climbs 1,000+ feet to the very peak of historic Maryland Heights and the ruins of Civil War gun emplacements – the Stone Fort. There are no stream crossings on this hike and about 1800 feet of […]
Robert Gilmor III built a three-story early Gothic Revival mansion in 1833 which was to resemble a Scottish castle. He named it Glen Ellen. The trail is named after this mansion. The beginning of the hike will follow the shoreline of Loch Raven. We will pass Maggie's Point, Sam's Grave, the final resting place of […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
Hike on paved and unpaved trails in GFLP. Areas will include historic Winans Estate, Winans Meadow, old millrace along the scenic Gwynns Falls, Windsor Hills Conservation Trail, and much more. Questions: mccbrid@gmail.com
After years of planning and getting project approvals from multiple agencies, we finally have permission to start replacing the bridge at Tagg Run near Mt. Holly Springs, PA. The span is 38 ft with side rails 4 ft high. Over 600 board feet of lumber will be milled on site and placed on stringers. We […]
