This 12-13 loop hike is the fourth in a series of 5 hikes that will travel the entire Catoctin Trail in a southbound direction. We will start on the Hamburg Road parking area and loop north on various side trails to the Death March Trail / Catoctin Trail intersection, then loop back to Hamburg Road […]
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 high moderate (~ 3 mph moving average). LEAVE: 10:00 AM from the parking area on […]
Our hike begins at the white farmhouse in Cromwell Valley State Park, weaves through the wooded hills into the Loch Raven Watershed. We will pass by the upper and lower dams and have some excellent views of the water. There will be hills with about 800 feet of elevation including a few hard climbs. Moderate […]
The MA and PA trail is a crushed gravel/paved trail with some rolling hills through fields and woodlands surrounding the residential areas of Bel Air and Fallston. We will have the opportunity to check out the historic Liriodendron Mansion and the eclectic Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air along the trail. The distance is long […]
This 10-11 mile loop hike in Frederick County will start on the Catoctin Trail’s Hamburg Road parking area and then follow some of the many trails that network this forest. While the route will vary from hike to hike, there will be several moderate climbs for a total ascent of about 1500 feet and several […]
Join us for one more hike in 2024, New Year's Eve Day Morning! (Start the New Year early) An ~9 mile circuit hike around Orange Grove and Avalon Areas. After meeting at Rockburn Branch Park, we cross over to PVSP to start our loop, crossing Cascade Creek before heading downhill. We will pass Cascade Falls, […]
This mile hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County, hikes south of the Route 40 bridge, and then loops around on several trails before heading north again. We will climb to the Pickall pavilions area before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1400 […]
This approximately 8-mile hike will be a First Day Hike so family and friends can be included and will have an easy early out at the halfway point. Any children should be able to hike the minimum 4 miles. This approximately 8-mile hike in Patapsco Valley State Park will begin at the pumping station on […]
This is a Thursday Hike: 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.
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 […]
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.
The flat, scenic hike winds through the woods with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay, with paved and unpaved trails and beach, pond, gardens, aviary and ospreys. Discover this beautiful site at the end of the Pasadena peninsula in Anne Arundel County. Meet at the main parking lot near the welcome center, ranger station 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 hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in that area.
This hike of 10-11 miles will start from the Lower Parking Lot in Gambrill State Park. We will hike on the Catoctin Trail and other trails in Gambrill State Park and in the Frederick watershed before returning. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This demanding 12.5 mile hike takes us to WV, MD, and VA and includes both a circuit hike and an out-and-back hike. There are rocks galore and 2800 feet of climbing on this hike. The hike includes spectacular overlooks and panoramic views of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Our pace while hiking will average 2.4 […]
Join us as we hike in a remote area on the northeastern side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fire roads with some hills and several stream crossings. Multiple (3+) gorgeous water views & a fantastic view at lunch. This may be the best hike at Prettyboy. Pace of 2 – 2.5 mph. Leave: 10 a.m. From […]
Join us on a 9-mile hike in the highland area of the Loch Raven watershed as we follow a zig-zag route to the back side of the dam. There are several vistas of the reservoir along the hilly course. Elevation gain is approx. 1300 feet. The hiking pace will be 2.5 to 3.0 mph. Snack […]
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.
