What we’re about
We're a friendly, inclusive hiking group. Most of our hikes are in Central Maryland, within 20 minutes of I-695. We have hikes for beginners, which are around 4 miles, and easy terrain. We also have weekly hikes that are moderate or strenuous for more experienced hikers. The hikes will be labeled as "easy" (mainly flat, walking), "moderate" (a mix of some hills and flat trail) or "strenuous/difficult" (steep hills or rock scrambling).
Other activities might be camping, kayaking, sailing, climbing, and winter activities like bowling, dancing...any suggestions??
To request membership, in your primary Meetup profile you will need to use your actual name including last name or initial, and post a recognizable headshot photo. Please make needed changes to your Meetup profile before applying! Thanks, Tim
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Christmas Eve - Cromwell Valley Park and Glen Ellen - Moderate 8.3 miles
Cromwell Valley Park- Willow Grove, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD, USJoin me for a fun, brisk-paced Christmas Eve hike! Expecting a partly cloudy day with comfortable temps around 50°. We’ll do an 8-mile loop from Cromwell Valley Park out to Loch Raven Reservoir and back, with a few good hills and beautiful reservoir views. There are a few minor stream crossings.
Optional drinks/lunch afterwards at Diamondback Brewing Company - Timonium.
AllTrails link here.
What to bring:
- Plenty of water (and a snack, if you’d like)
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes - waterproof recommended
Dogs are welcome! Please let me know in the comments if you’re bringing a dog. Dogs must be able to keep pace, stay leashed, and be well-hydrated throughout the hike.
Meeting time & location: 10:00 at Willow Grove Nature Center
Distance: 8.3 mi
Elevation gain: 1,141 ft
Pace: Around 2.7 mph, slower on the climbs
Cancellation: If the hike needs to be cancelled, I’ll post an update in the comments the evening before.
Hope to see you there!
*Your organizers are volunteers sharing a passion for the outdoors. We organize events to enjoy nature, get exercise, and meet great people.
*Please remember you are responsible for your own safety. We can’t eliminate all risks, and you must make decisions that are right for you. We’ll use common sense to keep things as safe as possible.20 attendees
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