Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Details:

Hike in Patapsco State Park and enjoy scenic views through nice valleys with rolling hills and streams running in close-by ravines.

Directions:

From 95: take I195 (towards Catonsville) and make a left at the park & ride before getting to Rolling Road. Note: There is limited parking (off Rolling Rd) on the Right hand side across from the I195 park & ride that is closer to the trailhead.

From Beltway: take Wilkens Ave exit away from the city going towards Catonsville. Make a Left at Rolling Road and a left at the I195 park & ride. Note: There is limited parking on the Right hand side across from the I195 park & ride that is closer to the trailhead.

Rolling Road North: go South on Rolling road and make a left at the I195 park and ride. Note: There is limited parking on the Right hand side across from the I195 park & ride that is closer to the trailhead. Try to park by the trail head.

Optional Lunch:: Daniel's Restaurant: 5854 Washington Blvd (Rt 1 South),
Elkridge, MD 21075

Bring Plenty of Water.

Greg: 443-794-0683

Dogs Allowed.

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The Gettysburg Hike will take us through General Longstreet's July 2nd Attack. The hike will consist of roads, through the woods, and over battlefields long ago where our brothers fought for their freedom. This is a phenomenal hike. Weather looks good for Saturday Any chance of rain is later in the afternoon.

*Meet at General Longstreet Memorial on W. Confederate Avenue, Amphitheater parking lot. There is NO CHARGE TO ENTER AND PARK HERE.

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**Please arrive early at 9:45am and ready to step off at 10:00am**

We will hike up the street to the tower, past the Snyder farm, up to little round top, down to devil's den, into the wheatfield, through the peach orchard, and back up to U.S. Avenue.

*We will stop along the way at various memorials and such but please keep in mind this is a hike so if you need more time for pictures you can always visit again. :)

**Post Hike Rehydration and lunch-Location TBD
(The time listed does NOT include time for after hike meal/Rehydration)

***Dress Accordingly for the weather. Dress in layers, bring plenty of water 2+ Liters, Food and snacks. Wear sturdy hike shoes/boots. Rain poncho or jacket just in case.

*no dogs on this hike please.

Cross Posted HAB and MAO for a max of 20 ppl

WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad attitudes please. :)

Enjoy a nice day at the Woodley Park Zoo in Washington DC. Follow a scenic trail from top to bottom featuring two Pandas, Bao Li and Qing Boa, leased from China in January 2025. The trail continues past an Asian Elephant enclosure with a baby Elephant, Linh Mai, born on 02 February, 2026. Further on the trail, you pass the Reptile house, Great Ape house, and other enclosures containing monkeys, orangutans and other small mammals. The bottom of the trail features exhibits with lions and tigers.
Another interesting exhibit includes Amazonia - an immense rainforest with tropical animals, fish and trees.

Around 12:30, we can head to lunch at Via Roma Pizzeria, located on 2606 Connecticut Ave, four blocks from the zoo entrance. Lunch is optional.

You can return to the zoo after lunch for another hour or depart any time you choose.

Transportation: Metro:: Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro Stop about 4 blocks from the zoo entrance on Connecticut Ave.

Driving: From Beltway (Rt 495) take exit 30 (Rt 29 south). Make a left on 16th St. Go several miles and make a right at Harvard St and a left at Adams Mill Rd. Park on Adams Mill Rd or Harvard and proceed to the back entrance of the zoo. Note that you will have to walk up the main zoo trail to the Connecticut Ave entrance. Available parking on Sunday.

Greg's Cell: 443-794-0683

Bring Water and snacks to the zoo. Concession stands sell food and beverages.

Antietam is a moderate 8 mile hike around this sacred battle field. We travel up rolling fields, along a stream, and among gorgeous farmlands in addition to seeing various monuments along the way.

This is approximately a 3 - 4 hour hike and it takes 90 minutes to get to Antietam from Baltimore. Please plan accordingly; we step off at 1000 sharp.

There is a $10 charge for cars to park at the visitors center. Please meet at flagpole at visitors center. Please bring plenty of water, wear comfortable shoes and bring some snacks. We will stop along the stream to eat our snacks. :)

Optional Lunch: Benders Public House and Eatery located at 111 Main Street in Sharpsburg. Benders is near Antietam and on your way home.

No dogs please

The Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Directions are located here:
http://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/directions.htm

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