Guides
lots of ruins, waterfalls, trains, and river views
Do the entire Avalon Patapsco state park in 1 day! This loop covers the majority of the Avalon area, with multiple ruins, waterfalls and other artifacts to find along the way. Starting at the parking lot, you hike up the road a ways to the Ridge trail sign. The next leg is the maintenace loop which has an old old tractor to look at and some...
tons of ruins and artifacts along the Patapsco river
A strenuous distance hike to St. Stanislaus Kotska Catholic Church and cemetery ruins located in Patapsco state park in Maryland. A very rewarding hike, both physically and mentally as you explore the (founded in 1879) history in the area in some ghost towns that exist inside the state park. Since these areas are in the park, they are protected by...
a short family-friendly hike with a spectacular payoff in Rocks State Park
Looking for a family friendly short hike with a spectaular payoff? Look no further than Kilgore Falls, Maryland’s second-highest vertical waterfall located in Rocks State Park. Rocks State Park remains environmentally sensitive and this area in particular, the Falling Brach area, is very well maintaned. This area was once a meeting place for Susquehannock...
From Georgetown to Calico Rocks Campground, this 48 miles is the first of four sections on the C & O Canal Towpath trail
This portion of the C & O Canal Towpath trail runs from Georgetown, near Washington D.C., to Point of Rocks, Maryland. Whether you are riding/hiking out and back or plan to go the distance on the C & O Canal, you will find plenty of camping, scenery, and wildlife in this first 50 mile stretch of trail. There are 30 hiker/biker campgrounds located...
5.0 mile trail near Riverside, Maryland
Gorman Stream Valley is about 5.0 miles long and located near Riverside, Maryland. The trail is great for a quick, easy hike.
Trips
Buzzard Rocks Loop at Patapsco State Park, Maryland
Ilchester, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (8.1 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (8.1 miles away)
Nice hike for the fall of 08. Beautiful vistas.
Patapsco Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall (9-5)
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.7 miles (7.5 miles away)
Hiking | 5.7 miles (7.5 miles away)
Hiked on the Ridge, Valley and Cacades trails. Checked out the sway bridge. (The data here don't show my return hike which included going through the clearing on Morning Choice trail.)
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Pleasantville and Bottom Loops
Fallston, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.3 miles (17.1 miles away)
Hiking | 5.3 miles (17.1 miles away)
This was a very scenic hike. Having never hiked this part of the Gunpowder Falls' before, I was anticipating the same kind of meandering through the woods that most of the trails in Gunpowder has to offer. However this particular hike took me by surprise and turned out to be quite a nice gem in the rough, as far as local hikes go. First off the Little Gunpowder Creek is the star...
Rockburn Branch Park with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.0 miles (9.8 miles away)
Hiking | 2.0 miles (9.8 miles away)
This is the version for our hike leaders to use. There are pics and directions for every intersection and turn which should make the navigation much easier. Please never use this in place of a map and compass as electronics can always fail! Enjoy the hike and there are lots of feeder trails in this area for you to explore in addition to hooking up with Patapsco State Park. There is also...
Belle Grove Ponds in the Springtime
Terrace View Estates, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 1.8 miles (5.0 miles away)
Hiking | 1.8 miles (5.0 miles away)
Birdies are busy in the spring.
Patapsco State Park: Orange Grove Area Plus Swinging Bridge, Dam, and Waterfall with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 7.9 miles (7.4 miles away)
Hiking | 7.9 miles (7.4 miles away)
Hike with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group recorded with a Garmin Rino 530HCx
Patapsco State Park - Ilchester to Ellicott City
Ilchester, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles (8.6 miles away)
Hiking | 5.1 miles (8.6 miles away)
This was mostly a bushwhack so don't get any ideas there is a trail between Ilchester and Ellicott City. The area is very easy to hike, the trees are tall and block out enough light so there are almost no bushy invasive species that slow you down. I started at the Ilchester parking area of the Patapsco State Park.I find this area of St. Mary's school riveting. The beginning of the...
This time I mixed it up a bit. Instead of hiking on the Gwynns Falls trail I walked southward from Coppin State to the Carroll Park Golf Course on the railroad. There was much to see, but no trains went by.
Gunpowder State Park - Lost Pond Hike with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (Template)
Kingsville, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 4.0 miles (13.1 miles away)
Hiking | 4.0 miles (13.1 miles away)
Middle Paxutent Environmental Area with The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group (2 Mile Version Template)
Clarksville, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (17.2 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (17.2 miles away)
This is the short loop of just about 2 miles. I think it might be 1/10th of a miles shy of 2 miles.. There is a way to get almost 5 miles out of this hike by adding the connecter trail which is posted on here under the same name except it reads, 5 mile version. This is one of the few trails that I know of in Maryaland that is not...
Downs Park with The MD.DC.VA Hiking Group Led by Courtney and Kellie
Pasadena, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 4.3 miles (15.6 miles away)
Hiking | 4.3 miles (15.6 miles away)
Hiking with The MD.DC.VA Hiking Group. This was a newbie/social hike and most of it is on paved surfaces. Perfect day for a hike!
Gunpowder State Park (Wildlands/Stocksdale Trails)
Gunpowder Estates, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 3.9 miles (13.1 miles away)
Hiking | 3.9 miles (13.1 miles away)
Time Started: 1:21 PM, 39 degrees FTrails: Wildland Trail (pink) connected to the Stocksdale trail (blue)Log: This was my 7 year old daughter Chloe's first real hike. It was a pretty easy hike with only a couple of minor streams to traverse and the trails were very well kept. At this time of year there was not much to take in except barren wilderness. There was a nice section of tall pine...
Patapsco Valley State Park - Hilton Area
Orange Grove, Maryland, United States
Hiking | 6.3 miles (7.7 miles away)
Hiking | 6.3 miles (7.7 miles away)
Good hike in the scenic Hilton and Orange Grove areas of Patapsco Valley State Park, with several waterfalls, scenic views and a visit to the ruins of old St Mary's Seminary.For more information, see my blog
