Friday Sunset Hike! 2 or 4 Easy Side of Moderate Miles: Savage Park! (07-27)
- July 27, 2012 · 6:45 PM
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An Easy Side of Moderate 2 or Moderate 4.2 Miles in Savage Park Along the River
A very forested ramble along the Middle Patuxent River to its confluence with the Little Patuxent River, then upstream, with a return via an abandoned quarry road. Most of the hike follows the streams closely. Within minutes of setting off, you will be transported from one of the most densely populated suburbs in America to a lovely woodland along two former mill streams. Sandwiched between I –95 and US-1.
This trail takes you through beech, oak, and pine trees before confronting the rapids-filled Patuxent River. The Wincopin Trail begins as an asphalt path but quickly turns to packed dirt. Consequently, the trail becomes narrower and tighter, but it’s well maintained and easy to follow. Very thick woods— beech, oak, and poplar—crowd either side
Trail Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Laurel
Length: 2.4 to 4 Miles
Elev. Gain: The 2 mile option of this hike has one short but rather steep hill earning it an easy side moderate rating. Other than the aforementioned hill it is pretty flat and easy. The 4 mile hike has undulating hills in addition to another rather steep but long hill which is why it receives a "moderate" rating.
Trail Type: Loop
Pace: We divide into smaller groups based on interest and abilities
Scenery: Middle Patuxent and Little Patuxent River; Savage Mill historic sites
Exposure: Mostly shade
Trail Surface: Packed dirt and in some places rocky
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate depending on how far you hike with us. The hills are mostly further along the trail.
Season: Year-round
Hike Pace
A moderate pace of about 2.5mph and the average hiking pace used as a baseline in most hiking books. (most common pace).
Weather Information
We hike rain or shine. Click here to see an up to the minute forecast for where we will be hiking.
Carpool Information
If you can drive or want to carpool from anywhere, please post your location in the comment section below. Be sure to say if you needing or offering a ride. 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 the Trailhead
Click here for directions to where we meet for this hike.
Hike Meetup Time is 6:45 p.m.
Please remember we hike the pace of the group and it can vary. We take breaks as necessary. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then find another group. We are very supportive and encouraging with no pressure on speed but focus on safety while leaving no trace.
FIDO Is Welcome on This Hike!
See you there for good times out on the trail!
Mike H: [masked]
Justin: [masked]
Kellie: [masked]
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Justina Mammeri
I can carpool from the White Marsh rest stop! Probably around 5:30.
Justina work oh, i will do the 4 mileJuly 26
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Victoria Pursell
Social - I like to look at the plants, wildlife, and rocks (I'm a geologist).
1 · July 26
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irina rickard
oh, all our Potapsco team here, LOL, I take the longest one and fastest too, LOL
July 22
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30 attended
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Justin Carlisle
Certified Hike Leader and Wilderness Medical First Responder, Co-Organizer
Event Host
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Lei
Certifed Hike Leader and Certified in Wilderness First Aid
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Jay
30 Days of Free Hikes for Volunteering! Valid Through 11/18/12
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Jessica H. +1
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Noodles
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
Your organizer's refund policy for Friday Sunset Hike! 2 or 4 Easy Side of Moderate Miles: Savage Park! (07-27)
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
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Additional notes: If you update your RSVP to a "no" BEFORE noon the day of this hike you will get a refund.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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