This moderate-to-hard hike starts at Marriotsville Road parking area next to the railroad tracks, then hikes north towards Sykesville using the HoCo Trail and side trails. There will be about 1000-1100 feet of ascent.
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. […]
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 toward Jerusalem Mills. Hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings, but may be muddy in spots. Rocky areas along parts of the trail.
Join us on this last Wednesday Hard Hike of the year, a 12 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Washington Monument SP, this trek crosses I-70 before ascending to Annapolis Rock for lunch. Total climb: ~1900 feet, including a 1 mile, 500 foot ascent. No stream crossings. Our pace while hiking will […]
This morning pre-New Year’s hike starts in the Lutherville/Timonium suburbs, goes through a wooded, slightly hilly section of the Loch Raven watershed and loops back along the water with many great views. A few stream crossings. Pace 2.5 mph, 400 feet of elevation. There will be a 10 minute snack break. LEAVE: 9 a.m. from […]
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 […]
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 hike will start from the parking lot above the lake in Greenbriar State Park and hike many of the trails in the park. There are several long climbs and the total ascent is 1600 feet. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This is the third of nine hikes in the Moderate Plus AT series across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 9.5 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Pogo Memorial Campsite. Total elevation gain is 700'. Pace averages 2.0 to 2.5 mph. There is an extensive section of rocky trail.
This loop hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cross over to the other side of the river, then return. We will hike the Morning Choice, Cascade, Bloede Dam, Grist Mill, Buzzard Rocks, and Ridge Trails.
This hike will combine nature treks with a walk through the historic neighborhood of Roland Park (not Lake Roland, but not far away), which features Olmsted-designed footpaths that wind their way between streets and houses. The terrain has many hills and some of the footpaths include very steep stairways. Also includes a hidden grotto in […]
Join us for a seven-mile hike starting at 10 am at the trail head at route 45 (York road). We will travel west along the Gunpowder “North” trail crossing over the Masemore road bridge, along the Highland trail, follow the power line to a fire road leading to a secluded waterfall. We will return along […]
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 […]
Lake, dam and marsh views and a bit of Baltimore history; we will see water and other birds and creatures, mostly forest and the serpentine restoration area. Some is flat, somewhat rocky areas, some may be muddy, minor creek crossing. Optional 2 mile extension to the pink trail around the top of the lake which […]
The trail travels down toward the Patapsco, and turns east through the hills to the south of the river, then down to Daniels Dam for a 20 minute lunch and then back along the river. Pace 2.5 mph. Some stream crossings, some hilly terrain. LEAVE 9 a.m. trailhead just past 9396 Carrie Way.
We will hike to the end of the Shamberger Trail, which is an old horse & buggy road. We will explore 4 side trails to different water views & historic remains. Lunch will be at the end of the peninsula with 3 different water views of the 2 largest islands in the watershed. Pace of […]
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 […]
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 9-10 mile loop hike will begin on trails in Rockburn Branch Park and then quickly cross over to the nearby Avalon section of Patapsco Valley State Park. The hike has numerous moderate stream crossings and rolling hills. There will be about 1200 feet of ascent, and our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 […]
This is a 2 loop hike with a new combination of trails starting at a different trailhead on Tracey’s Store Road. We will hike fireroads & the Prettyboy Trail and have lots of water views. Lunch will have a great view of Goose Island. Some stream crossings. A 9-mile hike with option to leave after […]
