PVSP Avalon Area: 9-10 Mile M/H Hike
- Hike Distance:
- 10.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This moderate-to-hard hike loop hike will cover a distance of 9-10-miles on trails in the Avalon area of Patapsco State Park.
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Southern Frederick Municipal Forest Trails – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 11-12 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest (including the Volkswagen Trail) and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes a hard climb of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please email the hike leader if you plan […]
Loch Raven Reservoir Trail – 4.5 E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Foard
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. One stream crossing (easy) hiking poles as desired. There are not any rest rooms or Porta-Potty. Separation will be […]
PVSP – Rockburn Branch Trail – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Rose Redd
Rockburn Branch Trail features 7.4 miles of trails that wind through scenic woodlands, freshwater marshes and stream valleys. Some stream crossings. LEADER: Rose Redd
PVSP CHEVROLET LOOP – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
???? Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 4E
- Hike Distance:
- 4.0 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 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, hopefully a […]
CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES #1 – GAMBRILL STATE PARK TO HAMBURG ROAD– 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This 12-mile loop hike is the first of a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail) in a northbound direction. We will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and follow the Catoctin Trail north to Hamburg Road. Then we will return to Gambrills using the Power Line […]
GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Jim Floyd
This approx. 5-mile circuitous hike goes through this Baltimore City woodland, starting from Leakin Park entrance parking lot (1920 Eagle Drive, 21207). Registration not required. Questions: Jim Floyd, jimdorisarnold@yahoo.com
PVSP: HENRYTON – 12 H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
This hike along the Patapsco River is in Howard County between Marriottsville Rd and Sykesville. We will visit the O'Neal family farm which is comprised of a stone house foundation, a log barn, and a small cemetery. Three or four additional areas containing ruins will be viewed. There is about 1000 ft of elevation gain, […]
Gunpowder West – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- John Eckard
Explore the area between Prettyboy Reservoir and I-83 via the Mingo Forks, Bunker Hill, Gunpowder South and Highland trails at a moderate pace, Route/mileage may vary with trail conditions. No carpool -- we start hiking from the Park & Ride. Email jreckard191@gmail.com or call 443-286-6819 for more information.
COMPTON PEAK – 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Patty Williams
Note: Start Time is TBD (not as indicated) This is an out and back hike on the AT in the northern section of Shenandoah National Park from Rt. 522 to Compton Peak and back. The total elevation gain is roughly 2500 feet. The trip will be lead at a moderate pace and is suitable for […]
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. We […]
Prettyboy Reservoir – Bollinger Trail Hike – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
Saturday, February 25, 2023: Prettyboy Reservoir – Bollinger Trail Hike – 9M Registration Required: Join us for a 10 mile hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings. Multiple (5+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch. This may […]
MARYLAND A.T.: – PENMAR TO RAVEN ROCK – 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will start from the PenMar Park parking lot and hike south on the A.T. to Raven Rock Shelter and return, with side trips to the High Rock overlock and the Devils Race Course. We will have lunch at the shelter. Please email me at trailsaunders@gmail.com if you plan to meet at the trailhead […]
LIBERTY RESERVOIR: WARDS CHAPEL/LIBERTY DAM TRAIL – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Walt Miller
This out and back hike is a mixture of fire roads and single track trails that are both north and south of Liberty Rd with many water views along shoreline trails. Lunch will be near the water. Our pace will be moderate (2.5 - 3 mph moving average). LEAVE: 10:00 AM from the parking area […]
PVSP: FREEDOM PARK TO MCKELDIN- 11H
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
This mostly out and back hike with a couple of loops in the middle, will follow the South Branch Patapsco River on the Carroll County side from Freedom Park to the McKeldin area of PVSP. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. There is about 1000 ft in elevation change.
GEORGES CREEK TO SHAMBERGER’S PENINSULA – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at the Prettyboy Watershed. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome […]
Fort McHenry, Water Taxi, Riverside Park Hike – 6E
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Linda Speaker
Easy 6 mile flat, urban walk. No sticks or heavy duty boots needed. Fort McHenry entrance is free. We’ll circle the Fort, then head to Under Armour, (Tide Point Landing), catching the 10:45 water taxi to Canton. We’ll walk a quick 1 mile back and forth along the river, and take the 11:15 taxi back. […]
AT: GATHLAND SP TO WASHINGTON MONUMENT – 12.8 / 14.8 / 18.8 S (FAST)
- Hike Difficulty:
- Strenuous
- Hike Leader:
- Jen Merriman
This "1st Saturday of the Month" Appalachian Trail hike for HAM Has-beens and Wannabes offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average (MPA) approaching 3.0 mph or better over 15 to 20+ miles. The hike has intermediate "distance/ascent” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]
PROVIDENCE RD LOCH RAVEN LOOP – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Jon Hyman
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: […]