PVSP AVALON AREA – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
This hike will leave from the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in that area.
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Gambrill State Park – 10.5 M+
- Hike Distance:
- 10.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
TRI-STATE OVERLOOK HIKE – 12.5H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Brian Bare
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 […]
PRETTYBOY RESERVOIR – BOLLINGER TRAIL HIKE – 6.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
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 […]
Canceled LOCH RAVEN DAM – 9H
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
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 […]
Prettyboy Reservoir – Upper Laurel Highlands – 9M
- Hike Distance:
- 9.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Caryn Joachim
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 […]
MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER – 5E
- Hike Distance:
- 5.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Susan Riddleberger
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 […]
OREGON RIDGE-7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Tirzah Rom
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 […]
PATUXENT RIVER PARK / JUG BAY – 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
FREDERICK MUNICIPAL FOREST / HAMBURG RD – 10-11 M+
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
PVSP: MCKELDIN NORTH – 8M
- Hike Distance:
- 8.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kathy Souders
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 […]
Loch Raven Reservoir, Merryman Trail Area – 7M+
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Ann Roberts
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 […]
KELLY’S RUN – 5.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 5.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Kim Considine
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 […]
🐶 Loch Raven WOOF! Hike – 3E
- Hike Distance:
- 3.0 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 […]
Catoctin Trail #5: Hamburg Road to Gambrill State Park – 12H
- Hike Distance:
- 12.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- Bill Saunders
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 […]
AT: SOUTH MOUNTAIN INN TO PINE KNOB SHELTER – 11M+
- Hike Distance:
- 11.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate Plus
- Hike Leader:
- Steve Kempler
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, […]
AT PA: MICHAUX STATE FOREST CHIMNEY ROCKS 13H
- Hike Distance:
- 13.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Hard
- Hike Leader:
- John Barrett
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 […]
Postponed ROLAND PARK’S HISTORIC FOOTPATHS 6 E/M
- Hike Distance:
- 6.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Easy
- Hike Leader:
- Debbie Jones
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 […]
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK (WESTSIDE TRAILS) – 7M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.0 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Mike O’Connor
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 […]
OREGON RIDGE HIKE – 7.5M
- Hike Distance:
- 7.5 Miles
- Hike Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Hike Leader:
- Raymond Kirchner
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 […]