Patapsco Valley State Park: 6 Miler Hike Thru & Quarry Trails & Woodstock Inn
Details
This moderate rated hike will allow us to see scenic trails along with getting the benefits of fresh air and exercise. Weather forecast calls for temperatures reaching the 70s.
Optional: Woodstock Inn after hike. Half Price Cheese Steaks!!!
This hike is cross posted with other meetup groups.
PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK: Has scenic waterways, including extending along 32 miles of the beautiful Patapsco River along with diverse vegetation, 16,043 acres of spectacular terrain, abundant wildlife, hiking & biking trails and other recreational areas.
We will start @ 9:30 am with a medium pace 2.5 to 3 mph pace, which will our team to stay together and have ample time to appreciate this park's beautiful surroundings. Definitely bring a great attitude and come with water.
PLEASE READ detailed information below (Thanks!).
NOTE: There are a few fun hills (Estimated - Elevation Gain @ 500 feet), and some stream crossings. Terrain is mostly hard packed trail with some grounds encompassing tree roots, rugged rocky areas overlapping vegetation & rocks. This is a hike for those who hike or walk at least 10 miles per week - and please RSVP only if you can maintain a medium pace and navigate through stream crossings & up and down hills and rocky terrain - THANKS.
SUGGESTED HIKING MATERIALS:
- Long hiking pants, hiking shoes or hiking boots are highly recommended. However, trail running shoes or sneakers with treads can work.
- Hiking/trekking poles (optional).
- 2 liters of water
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen.
WHERE TO MEET:
- Meet & start at 9:30 am on parking lot across from the Woodstock Inn. Park in lot across from Woodstock Inn or on the side of the road..
- Use coordinates 39.33105756170779, -76.8706168709556 or click here .
RSVP COMMON COURTESY: Only RSVP if you intend to make the hike a priority, not just an option. Specifically, it is Not fair to take a confirmed spot, then cancel less than 48 hours in advance, limiting your fellow Active Adventurers members' in “waitlist” status the potential to participate!
WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad attitudes please. :)
RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this hike, I acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “Active Adventures” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated hike leaders for this hike.