Middle Patuxent Environmental Area: An Easy Side of Mod. 2.3mi or 4.7 Mile Hike!
- October 14, 2012 · 8:00 AM
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Beat the Heat Hike! An Easy/Moderate 2.3 with 4.7 Mile Option in Middle Patuxent Environmental Area!
"Once you hike this trail, you'll understand why people were so passionate about protecting the Trotter Road area from development. This walk in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area is for everyone--especially nature lovers. It has a wealth of habitats and is home to many species of birds, butterflies, frogs and mammals. It is an easy 2.3 or 4.7 miles and is unpaved so if you have them, please wear sturdy footwear due to rocks and roots. The trail is mostly shaded, and very scenic. You'll enjoy the views and sounds of the river and the chorus of bird songs."
Hike Pace
This hike will be led at a moderate pace of about 2.5mph which is the pace of an average hiker.
Trail Information for 2.3 Option
Nearby City: Columbia, MD
Length: 2.3 total miles
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy with rolling hills and rooty/rocky terrain
Duration: 1 hour
Season: Year-round
Trailhead Elev: 110 feet
Top Elev: 320 feet
Local Contacts: Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
Trail Information for 4.7 Option (2.3 Mile Option Plus An Additional 2.4 Miles)
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Columbia, MD
Length: 4.7 total miles
Trail Type: Modified Loop
Skill Level: Easy Side of Moderate with rolling hills and rooty/rocky terrain
Duration: 1.5 hours
Trailhead Elev: 110 feet
Top Elev: 410 feet
What is an Designated Environmental Area?
Are you aware that Howard County has a number of sites designated as environmental areas? These are sites where no sports or organized athletic activities are allowed. They were set aside for the purpose of protecting and conserving the natural resources and are there for the enjoyment of those who take pleasure in passive recreational activities such as walking/hiking, bird watching, plant and animal identification, photography, etc. They all feature walking paths or trails and offer a broad variety of habitats and ecosystems for your viewing and hiking pleasure.
Weather Information
We hike rain or shine! Click here for up to the minute weather information for the trailhead.
Carpool Information
There are 3 carpools for this hike!
Laurel Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the DC/Laurel metro area, meet at Savage Station. Click here for directions to Savage Station.
Annapolis Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the Annapolis area, meetup at the Harbour Center Mall Starbucks. Click here for Annapolis carpool directions for getting to the carpool location.
VA East Area Carpool (Fairfax Area METRO)
People can also arrange to meet at the Vienna/Fairfax Metro Station. Click here for directions to Vienna/Fairfax Metro Station.
If you can drive or want to carpool from any locations such as the DC area, please post your location and needs in the comment section below. Click here for suggested carpool locations complete with directions. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!
Directions to Where We Meet for This Hike
Click here for directions to where we meet for this hike.
Hike is at 8:00 a.m.
Carpool meetup time at Savage Station and Ride is 7:30 a.m.
Time for carpooling from Vienna METRO is 7:00 a.m.
Carpool Time for Annapolis Area is 7:15 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 find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
Fido is Welcome on This Hike!
Let's have good times and see you there!
Mike: [masked]
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David Sloan
A good hike for me to start with. Luckily there was someone else with the same glitch on their nav system, so even though both of us were 20 minutes late, we had company. I did the 2nd half of the loop solo, and enjoyed a good 20 minutes of quiet solitude next to the river.
October 19
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Steve
This hike is so early--it will probably end around 9:30 or 10:00 AM. Would anyone be interested in going to Columbia (15 minutes or so) for something (coffee maybe) afterwards?
October 11
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Varun
I live in Rockville and I am looking for carpool for this hike. Please let me know if someone can pick me from Rockville area.
October 13
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Sandra O.
As long as you're hiking and working on that cardio...just incase zombie roam the earth one day :D see ya tomorrow!
October 11
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Kathy
When do you expect this hike to end? I'm trying to schedule something in the afternoon...
October 2
6 attended
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Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
- you can cancel at least 2 day(s) before the Meetup
Additional notes: Refund only if you update your RSVP PRIOR to 48 hours of hike time.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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