The Mountain Club of Maryland is pleased to share with you information on local hikes in the DC/Baltimore area. Happy Trails!
Ever since reading about River Riders, an outdoor adventure company in Harpers Ferry, I’ve been wanting to go and play. I’ve known about their zip lines for some time now, and was excited to hear that my Navy Academy graduate Jessica, who is now a Marine, was coming […]
This is an out-an-back 9.8 mile hike along the Mason-Dixon Trail in Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River. Hike through Peavine Island, Mill Creek and Oakland Run on rocky and uneven terrain. Several short climbs are in the hike. Total cumulative elevation gain is 2849 feet. DIRECTIONS TO HIKE […]
One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. This 8 1/2 mile moderate out-and-back hike offers two optional loops to visit Bear Springs Cabin near the half-way point, and Crampton Gap AT Shelter near the end. Starting at Gathland State Park, this hike […]
In a little known area on the Susquehanna River within the edges of the Susquehanna State Park is a seasonal enclave of America’s majestic national bird – the Bald Eagle. Chosen to represent the United States in 1782 due to its long life, great strength, and stunning looks. […]
COMMENTARY: For those that have been following me for a while, now that I am starting to post these hikes on Everytrail, I’m going to transition my hiking posts to showcase the highlights along these trails. Hopefully this will be more enjoyable for those that are now following […]
One in a series of 9 hikes on the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. An out and back hike of a total of 10 miles, heading south from Old National Pike. Park at the Old South Mountain Inn that has been in use for over 250 years. This inn is one of […]
OVERVIEW: This 8.5 mile dumbbell shaped hike goes through an “unmaintained” lesser known area of Patapsco Valley State Park. The Granite – Woodstock trails are now well maintained by the League of Maryland Horsemen and portions of the hike follow the Patapsco River. The dumbbell shaped nature of […]
Being a sponsor of two Navy Midshipwomen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and having an outdoor enthusiast for a nephew, I’m always trying to find activities that are “out-of-the-box” that we can do together. Terrapin Adventures is one of those rare places that create an environment […]
OVERVIEW: This 9.4 mile circuit hike offers all of the scenic highlights in Catoctin Mountain National Park. Beginning with Cunningham Falls, then Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit Overlook, Thurmont Vista, Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock (lunch spot) then returns along Hunting Creek. This hike is rated hard as many […]
OVERVIEW: One of the more scenic routes in the Patapsco Valley State Park in the Hilton Area which includes multiple stream crossings, viewings and waterfalls including Cascade waterfalls, two swinging bridge crossings, Ilchester Overlook, and Bloedes Dam. This is a moderate hike and can be hiked in either direction. Counterclockwise […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 