Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group

Susquehanna State Park: Woodland Area Trails: A Moderate 8 Miles!

December 16, 2012 · 10:00 AM
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Susquehanna State Park! A Moderate "Rolling Hills" 8 Mile Hike Along the Woodland Area Trails!

"Experience the wilder side of Susquehanna State Park as you walk in blissful solitude through woods full of old growth. This hike also takes us down to the Susquehanna River, just behind Rock Run Mill. There are a wide variety of gulls here and Conowingo is a known favorite of nesting bald eagles."

Transition Hike

This is an awesome hike for a leg workout and for anyone wanting to step it up from an easy/ easy side of moderate hike or even working up to strenuous hikes while checking out the very interesting sites along these trails!

Click here to see pictures taken by group members during a past hike with our group on this trail!

Trail Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Darlington
Length: 8.3 total miles with minor stream crossing on stones
Trail Type: Jagged Loop
Skill Level: Moderate due to hills.
Scenery: Susquehanna River, mixed hardwoods, Rock Run, historic sites
Duration: About 3.5-4 hours
Exposure: More shade than sun
Season: Year-round
Trailhead Elev: 250 feet
Top Elev: 310 feet
Note: There are restrooms and water at the Rock Run Historic Area, Campground, Steppingstone Museum, and Deer Creek Picnic Area.

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

There are 2 carpools for this hike!
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.

DC Area Carpool
People can also arrange to meet at the Centreville Park & Ride lot. You should post that on the Comments section. Click here for directionsto Centreville Park & Ride.

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 locationscomplete 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!

Meetup time is at 10:00 a.m.

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

DC Carpool time is 8:30 a.m.

Gear Information

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

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 Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Fido is welcome on this Hike!

Be sure to take the hike leaders numbers with you just in case!

Tim: [masked]

Ted: [masked]

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Yoshiko

As always with this group, I had a great time!! Thank you, Ted The Leader.

1 · December 16

14 attended

Tim Waggoner

Certified Hike Leader

Event Host
Ted Willard

Certified Hike Leader and Wilderness Medical First Responder

Event Host
Lisa E
Jim Hankins +1
Sherry +1
Joni Plant
Yumi
Jim
Patti
Pam
Jim S

Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
Yoshiko

Your organizer's refund policy for Susquehanna State Park: Woodland Area Trails: A Moderate 8 Miles!

Refunds offered if:

the Meetup is cancelled
the Meetup is rescheduled
you can cancel at least 2 day(s) before the Meetup

Additional notes: You will receive a refund IF you update your RSVP to a "no" from a "yes" PRIOR to 48 hours before hike time.

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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!

Kellie and the Entire Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group Volunteer Leadership Team

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Susquehanna State Park: Woodland Area Trails: A Moderate 8 Miles!

Yoshiko

14 attended

Tim Waggoner

Certified Hike Leader

Event Host

Ted Willard

Certified Hike Leader and Wilderness Medical First Responder

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Lisa E

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Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!

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