Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group

Holiday Hike! Sneaker Hike on The Matthew Henson Trail: A 4 or 8 Mile Trek

February 18 · 10:00 AM
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Join Us For a Newbie Friendly and Very Easy 4 Mile Sneaker Hike on The Matthew Henson Trail!

Matthew Henson is a relatively new Maryland state park. It is a greenway along the Turkey Branch, and one of the major tributaries, of Rock Creek. The park takes its name from arctic explorer Matthew Henson.

Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) was an African American explorer and associate of Robert Peary on various expeditions, the most famous being a 1909 expedition during which he may have been the first person to reach the Geographic North Pole.

This stream valley park features a 4.3 mile, 8--foot-wide hard surface trail features 0.6 miles of wooden boardwalk. It is surrounded by parkland, forested area, thousands of trees and shrubs and the Turkey Branch Stream.

Trail Information

Nearby City: Silver Spring or Aspen Hills
Length: 4 or 8 total miles
Trail surface:Paved and Boardwalk, wide paths provide for a great walk and talk environment
Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Out and Back
Skill Level: Newbie Friendly and Very Easy
Exposure: Mostly shady; less so in winter
Season: Year-round

Hike Pace

Pace will be a brisk pace for a good workout on this newbie trail. We will wait for everyone at the end of each segment and nobody will be rushed or left behind per groups policy.

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Carpool Information

Baltimore Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan, people can arrange to meet at Savage Station. You should post that on the Comments section. Click here for Directions to Savage Station.

If you can drive or want to carpool from a different location, please post that location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!

Directions to the Trailhead

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Hike Meetup Time is at 10:00 a.m.

Carpool Meetup Time is 9:00 a.m.

Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie and practice good hike etiquette . We take breaks as necessary and have at least one guide in the front in addition to a "sweeper" in the back which means that no hiker is left behind. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then please find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing leaving no trace.

Fido is Welcome on this Hike!

Please take the hike leaders number with you and enjoy the hike!

Shmuel: [masked]

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Phil

A terrific hike! Thank you for leading.

1 · February 19
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- Shmuel
  
  Was a joy to meet you and hike with you. See you soon!
  
  1 · February 19
- Phil
  
  One of the hawk pix came out pretty good but I haven't yet figured out how to get it to you. I thought I saw an email address but haven't found it again so maybe not. If you're interested in a copy, let me know.
  
  1 · February 19
- Shmuel
  
  There is an "Upload" icon. There used to be add photos. Go to the hike page, you'll figure it out. I used the Upload. There are some great pics of you.
  
  1 · February 19
- Kellie Carlisle
  
  Phil, I just saw your hawk pix and they are fantasitc. Thanks for taking the time to post them for all of us to enjoy. What a treat! Also, Shmuel, thanks for sharing all the great pics too. Looks like you got several great pics of members enjoying the hike.
  
  0 · February 20
Claire

thanks Shmuel for introducing me to a new local area, hawk and all! I really liked that boardwalk, pretty.

1 · February 19
Kellie Carlisle

Thanks so much Shmuel for leading this hike!

1 · February 18
George Goldman

The hike was very good,with the right pace.

1 · February 18
Lorraine

Someone can I have my spot... unfortunately I woke up to a sick one and will not be able to make it...

0 · February 18
Nonie H

My apologies. I'm unable to attend this morning.

0 · February 18
Shmuel

The Earth map of 13421 Georgia Avenue shows the large parking lot where the hike meets.

0 · February 16

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Shmuel

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Claire
Jane
Nicole

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karina
Susan
Phil
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We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike!

Why We Hike - To have good times, make friends, and maybe even meet that special someone along the trail while enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors. Whether you want to lose weight, have never hiked a mile in your life, or have a goal to rise up to the challenge of ultra hiking 30 miles in one day, we have a hike for you. Remember, we were all newbies once and we enjoy introducing others to hiking. It is a great way to relieve stress while getting great exercise and enjoying the variety of what Mother Nature has to offer.

When We Hike - In the mornings, afternoons, evenings, darkest of nights, every weekend, all year round. We average 10 hikes a week. Seasonal, after work hikes are offered in many areas throughout our region as well.

Where We Hike - Anywhere within the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have special trips to places farther away. Hikes range from very easy sneaker hikes on paved paths along gentle streams and clear lakes, to very strenuous, steep climbs and rock scrambles to mountain summits. We visit Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail almost every weekend. We strive to offer at least one easy, moderate, and strenuous hike within 60 miles of Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia each weekend. Additionally, we have cookouts, white water floats, hike out/paddle backs, cave trips, natural water slides hikes, Appalachian Trail section hikes, camping trips, volunteer offerings, and last but certainly not least, our very popular Monuments in the Moonlight hikes that have been featured in the Washington Post.

How We Hike - With safety and camaraderie! We will NOT leave anyone behind and we strive for a 1:15 volunteer hike leader to member ratio. Hiking in large groups is not fun for you or anyone else on the trail, including our own volunteer leadership team. Hikes with a large number of people signed up typically have more than one leader to maintain our goal ratio. This also allows us to offer various pace options so you can hike at the right pace for you. We have pledged to practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and we do. We also offer many volunteer and trail maintenance opportunities in addition to community building events, so come on out and make a difference in our parks!

Who Should Join - Simply put, you! Whether you are young, old, working, retired, laid off, shy, talkative, energetic, geeky, lazy (but hopefully you don't want to be or we just might have a problem with this one-grin), recovering from an injury, social, or a competitive speed hiker, this is a group for you. We love our diversity and thrive on it!

WARNING - Our calendar is very active ALL FOUR SEASONS and may become addictive and beneficial to your health!

To keep up with our very active schedule, you can follow our activities via Twitter and socialize with your fellow hikers on Facebook.

I hope to see you on the trail soon and let's have good times!

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