Join us as we explore the northwestern side of Prettyboy Reservoir with some hills and several stream crossings. Many great water views and an interesting venture into a stream gorge with a small waterfall between two huge boulders that dump into a swimming hole that dates back 100+ years. Great view at lunch. We will […]
All flat trails through woods. Wear hiking boots and bring sticks in case it’s “marshy”. Meet at 10 AM. Bring lunch for stop the trail. Come early to see the Nature Center exhibits - many interesting critters inside and birds outside.
We will hike the rolling hills of Oregon Ridge park. There will be a few stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended. Snack/lunch break at halfway. Pace: 2.5 mph. Elevation gain about 1000 ft. Leaders: Dror and Tirzah Rom
This loop hike will use trails in the Jug Bay Natural Resources Area of Patuxent River Park in Upper Marlboro. Much of the hike will be on wooded trails with mild rolling hills, with several miles of trail near the marshlands, and we will visit several observation decks and towers that offer nice views of […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Frederick County will start by hiking north on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then crossing south of the road, using a combination of trails to hike into Gambrill State Park. We will then return to Hamburg Road by hiking north on the Catoctin Trail. The hike […]
We will hike along the Patapsco River South Branch on the Carroll County side at a pace of about 2-2.5 mph. Parts of the trail are rocky, narrow, steep, and could be muddy or icy. There are a couple of minor stream crossings. Hiking poles are recommended.
This will be a somewhat fast-paced hike, walking like we're in a hurry to get somewhere for the entire hike. We will be finished by noon, so you will have the rest of the day to "get things done!" Join us for a fun time and a good workout!
Meet me at the Pinnacle Overlook parking lot for a beautiful view of the Susquehanna River to start out our day. Hike down to Kelly’s Run for a magical hike along a tributary stream; two stream crossings and a rock scramble included. We will hike up to the Holtwood Recreation Area for a break and […]
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, […]
This 12-mile loop hike is the fifth of a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail in a southbound direction. We will start from the Hamburg Road parking lot in the Frederick Municipal Forest, and hike south to Gambrill on the Catoctin Trail, then loop north to Hamburg Road using several […]
Join us on this 11 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn parking lot, we will hike North past Washington Monument SP, cross I-70, and on to Pine Knob Shelter, before settling down for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~1900 feet, including a 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, […]
This hike generally proceeds along the Pennsylvania AT from the Old Forge Picnic Area north over Chimney Rocks toward PA Route 233, while also following several side trails. We begin by climbing 1,100 feet over the first 3 miles to the top of Chimney Rocks, passing Tumbling Run Shelter along the way. Once on 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. We will also talk about the development and history of the area in the 1890s-1920s. Although no poles are needed (unless […]
We will hike approximately 7 miles at a moderate pace (2.4 mph) on the less traveled westside trails of Catoctin Mountain Park. The approximate elevation gain is 900 ft. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead. Also, please include your cell number in case I need to contact you on […]
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 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 20 minute lunch break. LEAVE: 9 […]
This hike of 7.5 miles will start in the parking lot at 5795 Trotter Rd in Clarksville, MD. We will be accessing the Wildlife loop, continuing towards the meadow via the Connector trail. Continuing to the South Wind Circle trail including several small loops within loops to access the entire park. There will be no […]
This 12-13 mile hike will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park. We will follow the Catoctin Trail south for several miles, stop at the White Rock overlook, and then hike on the Salamander Rock Trail and other trails in northern part of Frederick Municipal Forest before looping back to the Catoctin […]
This hike is a mixture of fire roads and foot paths with many water views. There are a few steep but short hills amounting to about 1000 feet of total elevation gain. Lunch will be at the water’s edge on Coot Peninsula. Our pace will be high moderate (~ 3 mph moving average). LEAVE: 9:15 […]
This hike starts on the western side of Piney Run Lake in Carroll County, and we will hike around the lake to the undeveloped part of the park. Our moving pace will be about 2.25-2.5 mph. There are lots of beautiful lake views with very minor stream crossings and about 700 ft of elevation gain. […]
