Hiking Around Baltimore (HAB)

Enjoy a nice hike in Patapsco State Park with streams and scenic valleys.

Directions from 95 East or West: Take the I 195 exit toward BWI Airport, then take Rt 1 South (1st exit). Take the 1st Right on South St and in two blocks make a left into the park. Go through the entrance ($3 charge) and follow the road to a T. Make a left at the T and go about 2 blocks to the parking lot. Make the first right into the parking lot.

Daniels Restaurant: Exit Park and Make a Right on South Street. Make a Right at Rt 1 South. In about 0.5 to 1 mile make a Right into Daniels Parking Lot.

Dogs Allowed.

Cell: 443-794-0683

Bring plenty of Water.

Enjoy a scenic hike along the Patapsco River culminating in nice views of a Cascade and Falls.

From Baltimore: I695 to I70 West towards Frederick. Take Marriottsville Road Exit ( 6 - 8 miles from the Beltway). Take 1st exit and make a Right onto Marriottsville Rd. Go 3 - 4 miles and make a right into the park. Sign: Patapsco State Park McKeldin Entrance. Go through the entrance and pay fee ($2 or $3). Follow the road and keep to the right. Multiple right turns about 1 - 2 miles until the road ends. Park in the parking lot. The first loop is 4.25 miles and takes you back to the parking area. Optional loop of 1.75 miles for a total of 6.0 Miles. Entrance Fee $2 or $3. Hike Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 Hours

Greg's Cell: 443-794-0683

Bring water, lunch/snacks and comfortable hiking shoes.

DOGS ALLOWED.

*** IMPORTANT ***

Visit the U.S. National Arboretum consisting of a 4 - 5 miles. Botanically diverse scenery with a wide variety of different trees, bushes, etc. The terrain is mostly flat with paved trails and easy to hike. This hike is very scenic and is located only 40 minutes from Rt 295 and Baltimore's Beltway (I695). There is also a bonsai and rock garden near the parking lot that you can tour after the hike.

Optional Lunch: Ivy City Smokehouse, 1356 Okie St, NE Washingtion.
About 1 mile from the Arboretum.

We'll meet at the large parking lot just off Rt-50/New York Ave. It can only be accessed from the outbound lane, so if you're coming into the city, stay in the left lane and make a hard u-turn just before Bladensburg Rd. Then stay in the far right lane, exit onto the frontage road, and the parking lot is through the gates on the right. We'll meet near the handicap parking spaces. Please give yourself some extra time to get there in case you miss the turn or your GPS leads you astray.