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 […]
This hike will start from the PenMar Park parking lot and hike south on the A.T. to Raven Rock Shelter and return, with stop at the High Rock overlock. The hike includes a long steep climb up the rocky High Rock slope. Please indicate if you plan to carpool or meet at the trailhead.
This hike will cover most of the red and orange blazed trails at Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area, as week as, the Red Run Stream Valley trails, which is primarily a paved trail. This combination of trails includes serpentine barrens, fields, and wooded areas. There are no significant hills to speak of (total elevation is […]
An out and back hike of 12 miles going south from Wolfsville Road (MD-17) to Annapolis Rocks on the Appalachian Trail. Total elevation gain is 700′ with the longest climb of 500′ over 2.5 miles. Very rocky in places, no significant stream crossings. Pace averages 2.5 MPH.
Starting at Artifact Coffee on Union Ave in Meadow Mill area of Baltimore, we will walk north, slightly uphill, on the Jones Falls trail to the Cylburn Arboretum. We will take a brief walk around the Cylburn grounds, with a snack/lunch stop, then return downhill on the Jones Falls trail to the Meadow Mill area.
This approx 7.5 mile hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County. The hike loops around on several trails in the Pickall area with lunch at one of the park pavilions. There are several moderate climbs with around 600 feet of elevation and only one moderate stream crossing.
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/accent" targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked test/develop your pace […]
From the Belair Road parking lot we start along the Gunpowder looping east north of the river, then turn west back along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 400 feet […]
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 between streets and houses. Although no poles are needed, the terrain has many hills and some of the footpaths include very steep stairways. Also features […]
This hike starts at the Woodstock Road parking area next to the bridge, then follows trails on the Howard County side of PVSP. Total ascent will be about 800 feet. Because there is limited parking, the hike will be limited to 18 participants.
This hike is in Howard County west of Mariottsville Rd and south of McKeldin. There are a few minor stream crossings, very few rocks, and about 1000 feet of elevation gain, an old barn and nice river views. Our pace while hiking will average 2.0 - 2.5 mph. Sections of the trail will be slippery […]
This is an out and back hike. We’ll start out on the green trail from the parking lot, hook up with the Catoctin trail and head to Hamburg Rd., returning solely on the Catoctin trail. Lunch will be pondside on the way back. There are hills (some steep), one stream crossing and a total ascent […]
Expect to hike on 5 colors plus an unmarked route and Baisans Run. Numerous stream crossings, hilly terrain, 500'-600' of elevation gain at a moderate pace. Poles recommended. Lunch/snack break. E-mail to register and for pre-registration questions. Call or text cell on hike day only (443) 841-8488.
Join us on this hike that will begin on the west side of Georges Creek at Prettyboy Reservoir. We will follow the Prettyboy Trail & hike up to Shamberger’s Peninsula. The Shamberger Trail is an old “horse & buggy” road. We will hike part way down Shamberger's Pennisula, and will have an absolutely awesome lunch […]
The trails in the Lake Roland area offer a local hike with a wide variety of scenery near the first dam and reservoir in Baltimore. This hike will consist of a meandering course on all the marked trails in the park, some rocky and others potentially muddy, with a total elevation gain of about 600 […]
This 10-11 mile hike will leave from the Hollofield area of Patapsco Valley State Park and cover trails in the Hollofield / Daniels area of the park.
In and out hike along wooded trails some along the falls and on Jesse’s trail. We will leave from Harford Rd, cross Belair Rd and go a short distance toward Jerusalem Mills. Boots and hiking poles recommended. Few very minor creek crossings but may be muddy in spots.
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. […]
Join your hiking buddies for the MCM holiday party, the presentation of MCM Awards and a special presentation by Max Buffington, “The History and Artifacts of the Daniels area and the Old Mainline Trail”. Max is a volunteer ranger with Patapsco State Park. At the Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia. Schedule: 2:30 -3:30 Social […]
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 […]
