What we’re about
Welcome to the ACLT Trail Hiking, Biking, and Paddling Meetup Group! This group is geared towards outdoor enthusiasts who love exploring the 25+ miles of beautiful trails that wind through 3800+ acres of preserved land surrounding Parkers Creek. We offer guided hikes, trail rides, and canoe trips plus an annual triathlon in the fall. Whether you enjoy hiking on foot, biking on our designated trails, paddling up the scenic Parkers Creek, or meeting fellow nature-lovers at one of our events, this group is perfect for individuals of all ages and experience levels. Join us in raising awareness and taking action against climate change while enjoying the serenity of our nature preserve!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- ACLT's Sip & Save - Sip the Beer...Save the Land!American Chestnut Land Trust, Prince Frederick, MD$20.00
Don’t miss ACLT's Annual Sip & Save! This fun beer-tasting event is the only one of its kind in Calvert County! Help ACLT save more land while you sip a wide assortment of beer from breweries located throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region! IPAs ... Ales ... Wheats ... Lagers ... Hard Ciders ... you name it, we'll have it! For those with a preference for non-alcoholic beers, we'll have them too!
For just $20 per person, you get a souvenir tasting glass and 6 tasting tickets* plus ... Enjoy the music of the 2-4-U band, purchase lunch from Dream Weaver Catering, pick up a beautiful bouquet of flowers from our Double Oak Farm, play yard games, enter a raffle, and more!
*Additional tasting tickets available at event.
- Parkers Creek Challenge-Triathlon with a TwistAmerican Chestnut Land Trust South Side Trailhead, Port Republic, MD$1.00
ACLT’s “Triathlon with a Twist” begins at the South Side Trailhead on Scientists Cliffs Road in Port Republic, MD. The first leg is a 9-mile bike ride, followed by a 2-mile run to the Bay for a 3-mile round trip paddle up Parkers Creek, and finishing with another 2-mile run back to the trailhead (see route map and details below).
Make it a family/friends event with a 3*-Member Relay Team! Find two friends to help you complete the challenge! Limited to a total of 10 relay teams, so register early! Looking to join a team? Email miriam@acltweb.org and we’ll try to connect you with others who are looking for team members.
*Note: 2-member teams are also permitted.Fees vary based on ACLT membership status.
