Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group

PSP Hike! Granite–Woodstock Area with Lunch On the Trail! A 6-8 Mod. Mile Hike!

March 3 · 10:30 AM
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Patapsco Valley State Park Hike and Picnic! This Hike Has it All!

Enjoy the Granite-Woodstock Area Trails! A Moderate 8 Miles With An Easy 6 Mile Bailout Option Plus A Picnic Lunch On the Trail!

Post Hike Libations and Camaraderie at
The Woodstock Inn!

A remote area that truly is a hidden gem! We will make a loop in a section of Patapsco Valley State Park on trails that take us over moderate, yet rewarding, terrain. While many developed areas inside Patapsco Valley State Park provide amenities for family outings, camping, and picnics, lucky for us the state park also offers huge tracts where you’re on your own as we will enjoy today. Since the area for this hike runs through unmaintained areas of the state park, it promises solitude, peace, and wildlife.

Trail Information
Nearby City: Woodstock, MD
Length: About 8 total miles with an easy bailout at about 6 miles.
Elev. Gain: 1040 feet: Take note this is the elevation GAIN and not indicative of the elevation CHANGE on the hike. There are lots of ups and downs on this hike but it is still on the easier side of moderate because of it's short distance and none of the hills are very challenging.
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Season: Year-round

Trail Notes for Leaders

Hike Pace

Large groups really take away from the hiking experience. This hike will be led at moderate pace of about 2.5mph (pace of an average hiker). Please sign up for another hike if you know that this is not a comfortable pace for you.

Weather Information
We hike rain or shine! Click here for up to the minute weather information for the trailhead

Directions to Trailhead

Click here for directions to the trailhead.

Meetup Time is at 10:30 a.m.

Optional Post Hike Get Together!

We will have optional post hike get together at the Woodstock Inn. Click here for more information about The Woodstock Inn, including it's menu to help you decide if you will join us for fun and comraderie with the group! Click here for the pub's address and directions but we meet up just across the street from the Inn so no worries about getting there post hike.

Leashed 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 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.

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

PLEASE take the leaders phone number with you in case you have any difficulty locating our group...

Keith: [masked]

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Sharon

Great hike with a good leader very familiar with the trails.

0 · March 3
sara glik

Nice Hike, thanks Keith

0 · March 3
Thom

As per my story about the politician and motorcycles!! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/mo...

0 · March 3
Keith K

Thanks to everyone for a really great hike and post-hike libatatory session (I just made that word up - don't look for it in the dictionary). If anyone has pictures, please post them. Special thanks to Rich for sweeping.

1 · March 3
Thom

Very good hike and great group. The Inn was also a great hit.

0 · March 3
Kenny

Good hike, nice company. Lifetime friendships? Maybe :)

0 · March 3
Joanne

Sorry for the late notice. Change of plans.

0 · March 3
Clark

One spot left

0 · March 2
Sharon

I plan to do all 8 miles.

0 · March 2
Jim

bum ankle is going to keep me out of commission--sorry

0 · March 2
Sarah Piccini

I'm sorry, last minute obligation. Enjoy!

0 · March 2
Keith K

If there is an opening, click on the 'yes' button at the top right of the announcement and follow the prompts. If there are no openings, you can sign up for the wait list. Do not show up if you don't have a confirmed 'yes' RSVP.

0 · March 1
sreekanth bojja

i would like to join, but dont know how to get confirmation

0 · March 1
Chantal

Due to a family emergency, I am not going to be able to join you for the PSP hike.

0 · March 1
Mike H

Why the waiting list. ?

0 · February 26
- Jim
  
  Because the hike has reached the 20 person limit.
  
  0 · February 27
- Kim Nugent
  
  Is there potential for another hike leader to lead more folks?
  
  0 · February 28
Sarah Piccini

Anyone carpooling from Arlington?

0 · February 27
sreekanth bojja

would i like to join

0 · February 24

16 attended

Keith K

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Sharon
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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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PSP Hike! Granite–Woodstock Area with Lunch On the Trail! A 6-8 Mod. Mile Hike!

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