Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group

Join Us For a 4 Mile Hike! Prettyboy Reservoir: Gunpowder River Trail

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  • January 5 · 10:00 AM

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 Prettyboy Reservoir: Gunpowder River Trail!

A Short but Easy Side of Strenuous 4 Miles

"Feel the temperature change as you descend from wooded hills to the swift Big Gunpowder River, scrambling through an untamed and isolated section along the way. As you enter the woods on a fire road, you’ll be surrounded by a thick vegetation of oak, pine, flowering dogwood, maple, and poplar above, with several varieties of ferns, raspberry bushes, and honeysuckle below. Many cardinals, jays, thrushes, woodpeckers, warblers, and vireos avail themselves of this great habitat, and they even have their pick of relatively rare black walnut and very rare American chestnut trees."

Trail Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Linesboro
Length: 4.0 total miles
Elevation Gain: 690 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy with a short moderate section

Scenery: Big Gunpowder River, hemlock groves

Exposure: Mostly shaded but less so in winter

Trail Surface: Mostly dirt 
Duration: 1.5 hours
Season: Year-round
Trailhead Elevation: 240 feet
Top Elevation: 810 feet
Local Maps: USGS Lineboro

Note to Hike Leaders: Use hike number 32 from the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Baltimore", 2nd edition for this hike.

Pace Options
We break down into groups no larger than 15 hikers per leader/sweep team for a more enjoyable experience for all of us and is better for the environment. Large groups really take away from the hiking experience for everyone on the trail and not just our group. For this particular hike you have 2 to choose from so you can hike with others of a similar pace. Paces should be based on your preference but also please know your limitations.

Pace Option 1: A "walk in the woods" or "social" pace but NOT a stroll as we will keep moving, which is great for those who want to soak up the nature and will be up to 2.0mph and a great option for those who like to take a lot of pictures.

Pace Option 2: A moderate pace of about 2.5mph which is the pace of an average hiker.

PLEASE put your pace preferences in your RSVP if you know at this time.

Weather Information
We hike rain or shine! Click here to see the forecast for where we will be hiking!

Gear Suggestions

Click here for suggestions for what to wear and what not to wear for our hikes.

Carpool Information
To carpool or caravan from the Baltimore area you can arrange to meet people at Savage Station. Click here for directions to Savage Station.  Use the comment section to discuss carpooling with other members.

If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations such as the DC area, please post your 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

Click here for directions to trail head and where we meet.

Hike is at 10:00 a.m.

Carpool meetup time at Savage is 9:00 a.m.

Fido is Welcome on This Hike!

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 helps to make certain 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 Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Let's have good times and see you on the trail!

Kristopher: [masked]

Justin: [masked]

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  • Jean
    Jean

    Many apologies for being lost & late for yesterday's hike. I'm so sorry for the inconvience I caused the group. Another hiker was similarly lost/late, so we set off together and enjoyed the trails. I look forward to hiking with the entire group, next time!

    January 6

  • Kathy
    Kathy

    The weather was good, the area was beautiful, and it was a pleasant moderate hike with rolling hills, the Gunpowder River, and great scenery.

    2 · January 5

  • Eddie
    Eddie

    A great hike for me. Thank you Justin for leading the faster paced group. Kristopher looking forward to going on a hike you lead! Everyone was so pleasant and interesting. Thank you for excellent company. Hoping to se all of you on other hikes. By the way thank you Priyanga Tuovinen for suggesting the Prettyboy Reservoir hike!

    2 · January 5

  • Alison
    Alison

    Very nice! Good people and we like the faster pace. That hill seemed to go on for ever!

    4 · January 5

  • Kellie Carlisle
    Kellie Carlisle

    If you are on the wait list, you will get an e-mail as slots become available. It is a “first come first serve” system for available slots. Slots are open to everyone, whether on the wait list or not. However, being on the wait list will make certain that you are notified when open slots become available as well as letting me know to look for another leader if the trails (and parking) can accommodate it and still comply with our Leave No Trace pledge. Click the following link for how to get off the wait list and RSVP “yes”, http://www.midatlantichiking.co... Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further assistance as that is what I am here for.

    January 4

  • rachel
    rachel

    Is anyone driving from DC, please?

    January 4

    • Ben W
      Ben W

      Hi Rachel, I can swing into DC to provide a lift if you still need one.

      January 4

    • rachel
      rachel

      Thanks, Ben. I actually found a ride for a different hike, same time, so I jumped at that. Appreciate the offer!

      January 4

  • lance
    lance

    Hi everyone. I'm coming from Annapolis if anyone needs a ride

    January 2

    • DON ANDBERG
      DON ANDBERG

      Lance -- would you be willing to pcik me up at the SAVAGE carpool location? Route 32 at Route 1.

      January 4

  • Charlie Greenwald
    Charlie Greenwald

    Hi Mary, I can pick you up in Arlington. I'll send you a message.

    January 3

  • Mary Campbell
    Mary Campbell

    I would love to join, but I need a ride and I'm happy to pay for gas. I live in Arlington.

    January 3

  • Charlie Greenwald
    Charlie Greenwald

    Driving from Alexandria, VA. Anyone want a ride?

    January 3

  • DON ANDBERG
    DON ANDBERG

    Considering the location/distance, I'd like to CARPOOL from Savage. Is anyone else definitely planning to show up there?

    January 1

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