Come and enjoy a moderately easy hike in the Catoctin Mountains near Thurmont, MD. This loop hike will follow the Cat Rock Trail to the Catoctin Blue Trail, down Bob’s Hill to Cunningham Falls, Lower Falls Trail to Hunting Creek Lake, and across MD-77 to catch the Cunningham Falls Nature Trail and Catoctin Mountain Visitor’s […]
This 12-mile hike in Washington County begins with a stroll through Greenbrier State Park, proceeding past Greenbrier Lake, ascending the Bartman Hill Trail to the Appalachian Trail, and then heading south along the AT for lunch at the Washington Monument. There are many rocky sections of trail, no stream crossings to and about 2,100 feet […]
This hike will be a moderate 7+ mile hike with two steep climbs but mostly just rolling hills and no stream crossings. This hike is a figure 8 with the first portion going towards Savage to the confluence of the Little Patuxent River and the Middle Patuxent River. The second portion going away from Savage […]
Hike along the Little Gunpowder River from Bottom Rd. to Pleasantville Rd. There are a few hills, some small stream crossings and large stretches of flat. This hike includes the former Ma and Pa railroad bed. LEADER: Bill Bauer, carbauer@verizon.net or 410-661-3182. No calls after 8:00 p.m. please.
Length: 14.4 miles; Elevation gain: 2,000 ft. Hike the AT and Bluff Trail with a side trip to Big Devil’s Overlook in the North District of Shenandoah National Park. Lookout points from North and South Marshall Mountains, and Big Devil’s Overlook.
This “1st Saturday of the Month” Appalachian Trail hike offers an out-and-back, self-paced hike targeting a moving pace average of 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 and stamina. All hikers MUST turnaround […]
The McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park offers wonderful hiking trails and river views all within the park. This hike will consist of a meandering course on most of the marked trails in the park, some steep, for a total elevation gain of about 1000 feet. There will be a snack break at McKeldin […]
A hike in a remote area on the southeast side of Prettboy Reservoir. We will hike on an old horse & buggy road with stone foundations on both sides and interesting remains of an under road stonewall surrounding a spring, and then hike more trails passing an old CCC (Civil Conservation Corp) Camp to a […]
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 Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area.
Starting at the main Tracey Store Road (CCC) parking area, we will head left on the Prettyboy trail, eventually taking a combination of fire roads and scratch trails to loop back down to the reservoir and the Prettyboy Trail back to the parking lot. Options to finish hike at 6 miles or to continue on […]
Hike 11 miles visiting Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge and Thurmont Vista, Wolf and Chimney Rocks. The elevation gain is 3000'. Pace average 2.5 - 3. Please indicate “Carpool” or “Trailhead” when registering.
This 7.5 mile hike leaves from the west view parking lot, we will hike a wide clockwise loop which includes visiting the White Rocks viewing area. Finally we will hike up the east side of Sugarloaf to enjoy the view, then down the west side to conclude the hike. There will be about 1,575 feet […]
Hike parts of Baltimore's Canton, Fells Point and Harbor East waterfront neighborhoods.
A 6 or 7.5 mile hike on the west side of Prettyboy Reservoir on fireroads and trails that were actually built by the Civil Conservation Corps (President Roosevelt). These trails are some of the most popular and easiest trails at Prettyboy. We will also hike the Prettyboy Trail to another small peninsula to get the […]
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!
We begin at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road following the trail past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco, then turn east under Old Court Rd. and up through the hills to the north of the river on a wide loop and back along the river. Several stream crossings, some […]
This hike will start from the PenMar Park parking lot and hike south on the A.T. to Raven Rock Shelter and return, with a stop at the High Rock overlock. We will have lunch at the shelter. Please indicate whether you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
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.
Join your hiking buddies for the MCM holiday party, the presentation of MCM Awards and a history presentation by Bill Saunders, “Mountain Club Stories”. The party is from 2:30 - 5:00 at The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Schedule: 2:30 -3:45 Social Hour, 3:45 - 4:15 MCM Award presentation, 4:15 – 5:00 “Mountain Club […]
