Calvert Cliffs State Park! A 5.2 mile Event

Calvert Cliffs State Park! A 5.2 mile hike

Because of snow and ice on the trail microspikes are required on this hike. Also suggest bringing hiking poles.
Join us for a hike to the beach at Calvert Cliffs State Park— it’s the perfect time to experience the natural beauty and geological wonder of this unique destination. Over 1,000 acres of this park are designated as wildlands, allowing the landscape to return to its more natural state. The main attractions of the park are the dramatic cliffs that tower over the Chesapeake Bay at heights exceeding 100 feet. Formed more than 10 million years ago, they are eroding at a rate of nearly 3 feet per year, revealing fossils.

Calvert Cliffs boast the most extensive collection of Miocene underwater fossils found in the eastern United States. Fossil enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will be fascinated by the area’s rich paleontological heritage. Calvert Cliffs is not the best place to look for fossils. Right now, they are buried under snow and ice.

The hike will take us directly to the beach. Along the way we will observe a creek that develops into the wetland, and then the path suddenly opens to the Bay. After exploring the shoreline and cliffs, we’ll return to the trailhead, completing a total of 5.2 miles.

Please Bring a snack or lunch, we will enjoy a break at the beach.

A Well-Mannered, Leashed Fido is Welcome on this Hike if he/she likes to hike in snow.

Time to Meet:
Please meet at 9:45 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 10:00

Contact Information:
Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leader is Christa (410-610-6254). Call or text as needed.

Directions to Trailhead:
The GPS Coordinates are 38.396531, -76.435100
The Street address to the park is 10540 HG Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. We meet at the VERY LAST parking lot just before exiting the park. We meet all the way in the back where there is a white barn. The regular parking lot has not been plowed. It is NOT the parking lot adjacent to the pond. If you see the pond, you haven’t traveled far enough.

Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 5.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 440 ft
Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour
Facilities: Bathroom soon after entering the park, and Portable bathrooms close to the beach.
Fees: There is an entrance fee of $5 per car, $7 out of state. Free with State Pass. Bring cash. Payment is on honor basis at this time of the year.

Cancellation:
In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather:
The weather for this location can be found here.

Notes:
-Please note, you must sign up at by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance free event.
-To find out more about PATC, click here.
-Consider becoming a member of PATC. To join, click here.