THIS HIKE IS A RESCHEDULING OF THE CATOCTIN TRAIL SERIES HIKE THAT WAS RAINED OUT IN APRIL 2023. This lollypop hike is the third in a series of 5 hikes that will cover the entire Catoctin Trail (CT) ) in a northbound direction. We will start at the Manor Area of Cunningham Falls State Park, […]
A hike of about 10 miles that follows the Catoctin Trail from the Catoctin Manor Area up Bob's Hill to Cat Rock and back. There is a 1,250' climb over 1.75 miles an average 16% grade to the top of Bobs Hill with a 1500’ total elevation over the hike. Usual rocks. No stream crossings. […]
This is an out and back hike with some hills and no stream crossings. Hike will be at a moderate pace of about 2.5 mph on mostly fire roads and some foot paths. Pretty water views and a visit to the ruins of an old water wheel. LEADER: Kathy Souders, kathysouders@comcast.net.
On this hike we will explore sections of Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County including trails both north and south of Liberty Road. Our pace while hiking will be about 2.5 mph. Bring poles if you have them for one possibly tricky stream crossing. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Liberty Boat Dock service road which […]
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 […]
From Belair Road, we start along the Gunpowder looping east and north of the river, then turn west along the river past Belair Road, and north through the wooded hills above the river with interesting mix of terrain. Several challenging stream crossings with a number of small waterfalls, and less than 500 feet of elevation. […]
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. […]
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 hard 6-mile hikes starts at the parking lot for the Lady of Lourdes Shrine at Mount St. Mary’s University, and hikes up the mountain to visit the Indian Lookout and the Carrick View overlooks. Despite the short distance of the hike, there is a total ascent of 1400+ feet, with two 500+ feet climbs. […]
This 11-12 -mile hike starts at Drexel Woods Drive in Baltimore County and includes trails both north and south of the Route 40 bridge. We will climb to the Pickall pavilions area for lunch before looping back down to the river and returning to the starting point. The estimated ascent is 1500 feet, with several […]
This hike will be on both sides of the Patapsco River, crossing the Woodstock Road bridge and requiring a ford of the river at the pebble beach, if conditions permit. Bring water shoes. We will hike on a newly constructed trail that some MCM members helped to build. The hike will be led at a […]
Hike mostly shaded trails in CVP and Loch Raven Reservoir. Several stream crossings and some hills. We will walk at a slow/moderate pace and stop for a lunch break along the way.
Join us on this 12.8 mile AT hike which has approx 2,000 ft elevation gain going north from Gathland State Park out to Fox’s Gap/ Reno Monument Rd where we will turn around, have lunch and head back. Average pace will be 2.5-3 mph
Join us on an 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, along with a brief history of the area from the overlook above the dam. Elevation gain […]
Sunday morning hike through the lovely woods of Loch Raven. We begin from the trailhead at Seminary Road and Dulaney Valley Road and head through the rolling hills south of the reservoir then loop around on the Sam’s Grave trail with a 10 minute snack break. Pace about 2.5 mph.
Join us on an 11.5 mile hike, starting in Woodstock, as we wonder the trails, on the Baltimore County side, heading East. We will enjoy rolling hills on lesser traveled paths, hiking in lush hillsides, along rocky streams, and with great views, as well as a tranquil walk along the Patapsco River. Several very minor […]
An easy 6-7 mile hike with several stream crossings.
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 […]
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. […]
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 10-11 mile hike starts at Hamburg Road and follows trails in the southern part of Frederick Municipal Forest and in the northern part of Gambrill State Park. The hike includes a hard climb of 700+ feet over a one-mile section of trail. Please inform the hike leader whether you plan to carpool or meet […]
This loop utilizes the Barley Pond Trail, Boundary Trail, Red Dot Trail, and the Little Gunpowder Trail. Some of the hike is in full sun, so sunscreen and/or a wide brimmed hat are advisable. Also, some of the trails can be muddy, so bring other footwear for the ride home. This hike has several steep, […]
This 12-mile hike starts in Greenbrier State Park, heads up Bartman Hill to the AT, north to Annapolis Rocks, and back to journey through Greenbrier. The hike has about 2,300 feet of ascent (including two 500 foot climbs), contains a number of rocky sections of trail, and no stream crossings. Pace while hiking will be […]
Out and back in Baltimore County on the border with Harford County. Some flat sections, a portion that is hilly, a few small stream crossings and a waterfall. Waterfall can be skipped to avoid a hill and stream crossing. LEADER: Bill Bauer, 410-661-3182 or carbauer@verizon.net. No calls after 8:00 p.m. please.
Hike in the beautiful and remote Great North Mountain on the Pond Run Trail crossing stream a total of 9 times to a beautiful overlook at the intersection of the Tuscarora Trail and Pond Run Trail. We'll then continue on the Tuscarora Trail to overlooks at Half Moon Lookout and White Rock with spectacular views […]
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 […]
This loop hike will start from the Upper Parking Lot in Gambrills State Park and use a combination of trails in the park. Please inform the hike leader if you plan to meet at the trailhead or carpool.
We will hike South on the AT from the parking lot at South Mountain Inn, over Lambs Knoll and then about a half mile off the AT to the Bear Spring cabin for lunch. We will then return to the South Mountain Inn for a total of about 12 miles hiked. The parking can become […]
Easy 5 mile flat, urban walk. No sticks or heavy duty boots needed. Fort McHenry entrance is free. Park in the lot nearest to the Visitors Center, where there are excellent bathrooms. We'll circle the Fort, then head to Under Armour, (Tide Point Landing), catching the 10:45 water taxi to Canton. We'll walk a quick […]
This is a loop hike starting in the Hilton area of Patapsco State Park and going towards the Glen Artney area. There are several moderate stream crossings and a few steep hills. Estimated total ascent of 800 feet. Poles recommended. LEADER: Betsy Stephenson/mncmom@gmail.com/443-812-6086 (cell).
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” targets, so you can both track how far/fast you have walked and test/develop your pace […]
We begin at the St. Johnsbury Road trailhead through the woods and down the New Rocks trail to the Patapsco. Travel along the river and the loop trail through the Pickall area and back. A few stream crossings, rocky trails, one pretty steep climb and nice river views. Pace 2.5 mph. There will be a […]
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. […]
