Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Enjoy a nice walk up a valley with a running stream and a nice view of Garret's Pass, trails near Landing Rd and the Valley of Cascade Falls.

Directions from 95 East or West: Take the I 195 exit toward BWI Airport, then take Rt 1 South (1st exit). Take the 1st Right on South St and in two blocks make a left into the park. Go through the entrance ($3 charge) and follow the road to a T. Make a left at the T and go about 2 - 3 miles to the parking lot by the swinging bridge. Park on Left Hand Side.

Greg's Cell: 443-794-0683

Dogs Allowed.

Wear hiking shoes.

Bring Water and Food for lunch/snack.

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This is mix of multiple trails and is moderate level hike at Patapsco Valley state park. It starts from small parking area along the landing road. The trail is single track and loops through the forest, along the meadow and across a few streams. Suggested to bring trekking poles to assist with stream crossing and helps with some steeper hills.

Basics

Distance: ~8 miles
Elevation gain: 700 ft
Hike rating: B
Hiking Starts: 7:00 am
Pace: 2.5mph - 3mph
Meet and greet 6.50 to 7am.

Note: This event is cross posted in another meetup - Desi Outdoors meetup.

What to bring: Plenty water, snacks, lunch for yourself.. Wearing hiking footwear and bringing hiking poles is suggested to help you with inclines and declines.
Dogs are permitted, but must be on a leash.

Meet at the Landing Road Parking lot by 6:50 am to 7 am am. We will start hiking at 7am, so please be on time.
GPS location: 39°13'03.2"N 76°45'08.6"W

This is one of my fav hikes that combines very scenic valley and river views.

We'll start with the Gold Mine trail which runs along the bluff above Great Falls. We'll then hike the Billy Goat A trail, which is one of the most scenic hikes in Maryland. A large part of this hike is scrambling over boulders and rock faces. It is a challenging hike that has very scenic views of the river.

The total distance will be 6 miles with about 500 feet of elevation gain. We'll hike at a slightly faster pace, and it should take about 3.5 hours.

This hike is not for beginners. Please only RSVP if you hike or walk at least 6 miles per week at a faster pace. If you can't keep up, we will leave you behind, so it's your responsibility to know the route and how to get home on your own if you have to.

After the hike, we might go grab a bite at Fish Taco, 7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818

Parking:
-- The closest place to park is in one of the small lots on the left side of MacArthur Blvd directly across the street from Old Anglers Inn. But these lots are often full.
-- The best place to park is on the street on Stable Lane. Stable Lane is just past Old Anglers Inn on the right.
-- You will also see a lot of cars parked on MacArthur Blvd even though there are "No Parking" signs. I've never seen anyone towed or ticketed for parking on MacArthur Blvd, but you're on your own there.

Note that this event is cross posted with the Fast and Fun Hikers meetup group. Hope you can join us!

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Hike along the Patapsco River and enjoy scenic views through a nice valley with rolling hills. A few hills to climb that are not too steep. A pleasant hike that is rated as moderate.

Optional: Woodstock Inn after hike.

Directions: Woodstock Inn, 1415 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock MD 21163.

Location near Rt 70 and Marriotsville Rd and close to Ellicott City. Meet in the parking lot across from the Woodstock Inn. Park in the lot across from Woodstock Inn or on the side of the road.

Bring water.

Greg's Cell # 443-794-0683.

DOGS ALLOWED.

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