This hike along the Patapsco River is in Howard County between Marriottsville Road and Sykesville. We will visit the O'Neal family farm which comprises a stone house foundation, a log barn, and a small cemetery. Three or four additional areas containing ruins will be viewed. There is about 1000 feet of elevation gain, and a […]
Hike from Avalon parking lot over Ridge Trail, then Morning Choice, then a blue trail to Landing Road, then down to Swinging Bridge area, finally, back along Ridge Trail. A few minor stream crossings, about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Pace while hiking will average about 2.5 mph.
Join us as we hike at the top of the Reservoir on the Gunpowder River. After going to the graveyard that dates back to the 1700s we will go to the cave on the north side, flashlight recommended and go to the Betty’s Run waterfall. We will continue on fire roads (different trails) and after […]
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 in parts of the trail and […]
This will be a low daily mileage, 2mph pace backpack on a moderate trail through a deciduous forest and a highland bog. Some stream crossings and a few moderate climbs. Daily mileage is 7/8/5. Leave: 7:00am from the Mt. Carmel Rd. P&R off I-83 (exit 27), or meet at the trailhead. Leader: Steve Weber weber962@hotmail.com […]
We start at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church on Old Court Road and follow the trail near the church past what was Woodstock College and down to the Patapsco. We then turn west and eventually loop around and back to the church. Some minor stream crossings, some rocky and muddy patches. Approx. 600 feet of elevation. […]
This is an out and back hike along Little Gunpowder Falls, with to a loop to the Waterfalls and view of two waterfalls. Some minor stream crossings and mostly flat hiking. Hiking poles recommended for stream crossings. NO Spot A Pot: Separation as requested.
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 […]
This lollipop hike starts at the Manor Area parking area of Cunningham Falls State Park and follows the Catoctin Trail south into Cunningham Falls State Park and Frederick Municipal Forest. Stops at the White Rock overlook and the Mountaindale Overlook, with a pleasant stretch along the Vandal Trail and Little Fishing Creek. Several long climbs […]
A hike of about 13 miles on the Catoctin Trail from the Manor Area to Cunningham Falls. 1250 feet climb over 1.75 miles an average of 16% grade to the top of Bob's hill. Pace 2.5 MPH. Lunch at the falls before we turn around and return the Manor area.
First in the Moderate Plus AT series. An out and back hike along the Appalachian Trail for a total of 11 miles going north from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Raven Rock Shelter. Total elevation is about 2,400′ with the longest climb of 600′ over 0.8 miles. There are several rocky areas and two unbridged stream […]
This hike will follow much of the typical Oregon Ridge Mountain Club route but will include other well established but lesser known trails. A mile or so of the hike will be along Baisman Run. There will be a total of five or six minor stream crossings although four of them can be bypassed. Be […]
This 5-mile hike begins at the parking lot on Belair Rd. just after crossing the bridge (6.3 miles from the beltway). We will hike under the road to the Wildlands Trail, then follow it to the Stocksdale Trail, and then to the Sweathouse Branch Trail, at the end of which we will take a short […]
AT: PEN MAR PARK TO CHIMNEY ROCKS - 14.4/16.8/19.4 S (FAST/LONG) 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 […]
NOTE: THIS HIKE REPLACES THE OELLA-PICKALL SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE BECAUSE OF A BIKING EVENT AT PICKALL. This 10-mile hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking lot and hikes south on the Baltimore County side of the river before looping back on other trails. We will have lunch along the trail. The estimated ascent is […]
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 three stream crossings and a snack break […]
Join us on this 11.5 mile out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail. Starting at the South Mountain Inn parking lot, we will hike North to Washington Monument SP, cross I-70, and continue on to Pine Knob Shelter for lunch. Then we return. Total climb: ~2100 feet, including a 1 mile, 400 foot ascent, followed shortly […]
Join us as we hike a beautiful portion of the AT in PA. We’ll start from a small parking lot on Rt 16 and head north to Tumbling Run where we will take the Hermitage Trail to Chimney Rocks, returning the whole way on the AT. The hike is 14 miles and 2300 feet in […]
The trailhead for this 7.5 mile hike is located at the pumping station across the street from 10065 Green Clover Drive. There are several stream crossings and almost 1,000' of elevation so hiking poles are strongly recommended. Limited to 20 people. LEADER: Kathy Lyon, email lyon.kathy@yahoo.com. Cell on day of hike: 443-904-7957.
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. […]
